Donna Deegan makes history as Jacksonville's first female mayor in upset victory.
TL;DR
Donna Deegan, a Democrat, has been elected as the first female mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, beating Republican Daniel Davis with 52% of the vote. Deegan and Davis had been vying for the seat since no candidate received 50% of the vote in the March first election. Davis called Deegan to offer his support after the results were announced, and Deegan said she is ready to work with him and everyone else who loves the city to make it everything it can be.
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