"Surprise Win in Jacksonville's Mayoral Race Shakes Up Florida Politics"

Democrat Donna Deegan's surprise win in the Jacksonville mayoral race has given Florida Democrats a potential playbook for winning in the once-reliable swing state that has turned red. National party leaders, including President Joe Biden's political operation, lent a hand in the race and aren't abandoning Florida. Deegan's campaign avoided culture war fights that have defined politics in Florida over the past few years, and her message of change and unity energized supporters across the political spectrum. The role of national Democrats has been a flashpoint in Florida in the aftermath of a brutal 2022 midterm cycle. Republicans, who control nearly every level of political power in Florida, remain undeterred by the Jacksonville win.