Donna Deegan Makes History as Jacksonville's First Female Mayor

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Donna Deegan Makes History as Jacksonville's First Female Mayor
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Donna Deegan, a former journalist, has become the first female mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, as Democrats win the office in the state's most populous city for only the second time in 30 years. Deegan defeated Republican former state Rep. Daniel Davis in Tuesday's runoff election to succeed term-limited GOP incumbent Lenny Curry. Deegan campaigned on improving city infrastructure, increased access to health care, and for a more inclusive economy, while portraying herself as someone who could bring change.

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