2023-05-17 01:18:33
For the first time in its history, Jacksonville, Florida’s most populous city, has elected a woman mayor. Donna Deegan, a former television journalist, is also only the second person to win such an election under the Democratic banner in this northeast Florida municipality in 30 years. “We have written a page of history, friends”, said Deegan addressing his supporters. “It’s a new day for Jacksonville, Florida. And you know what’s best? Love won today. »
Deegan has made a point of not airing negative ads on television during his campaign, unlike his Republican opponent, Daniel Davis, a former state representative. This last notably gave the green light to an ad criticizing her rival’s participation in a Black Lives Matter protest following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. He also accused her of wanting to defund the police, which she denied.
Davis enjoyed the support of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who described him as “the avowed conservative when it comes to law and order.”
Deegan will succeed Republican Lenny Curry, who could not seek a third term.
Important elections also took place in Kentucky and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. We will come back to it on Wednesday.
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