Donna Deegan becomes first female Democratic mayor of Jacksonville in major upset

Democrat Donna Deegan has won the Jacksonville mayor's race, becoming the first female mayor in the city's history and the first Democrat to win in over 30 years. Deegan earned 52% of the vote, beating Republican Daniel Davis, who had been endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and had outraised Deegan by a four-to-one margin during his campaign. Deegan plans to focus on upgrading infrastructure, building an economy that works for everyone, and improving access to healthcare.