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politics2 years ago

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.

via CBS News|
#democrat#donna-deegan#florida
politics2 years ago

"Democrat Donna Deegan upsets GOP in Jacksonville mayoral race"

Democrat Donna Deegan has won the Jacksonville mayor's race, flipping control of the largest city in the country with a GOP leader. Deegan defeated Republican Daniel Davis in a runoff after the two candidates advanced from a blanket primary earlier this year. Deegan will be the city's first female mayor and ran on a platform of improving infrastructure, increasing access to healthcare, and bringing businesses to Jacksonville. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had endorsed Davis.

via The Hill|
#democrats#florida#jacksonville
politics2 years ago

Philadelphia's 2023 Mayoral Race in a Statistical Tie, with Calls for a Female Mayor.

The first nonpartisan public poll of the 2023 Philadelphia mayor's race shows a statistical tie in the race to be the city's 100th mayor. The top five candidates leading the pack were Rebecca Rhynhart, Cherelle Parker, Helen Gym, Allan Domb, and Jeff Brown. With two and a half weeks to go, 20% of voters remain undecided, the poll showed. The primary election will be held Tuesday, May 16.

via WPVI-TV|
#candidates#election#mayors-race
politics2 years ago

"Philly's Political Showdown: Highlights from Mayoral and City Council Debates"

Seven top Democratic candidates for Philadelphia mayor met for the first televised debate of the campaign, with several attacking businessman Jeff Brown, who was accused of violating campaign-finance laws. The contenders also sparred over the proposed Sixers arena, stop-and-frisk, education, and how to tackle the city’s gun-violence crisis. The debate comes just five weeks before the May 16 primary election, with ten Democrats vying for the nomination and no clear front-runner.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#ethics-probe#jeff-brown#mayors-race
politics2 years ago

Chicago's Next Mayor: A Close Race with Education at Stake.

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are neck and neck in the Chicago mayoral race, with Vallas holding 49.89% of the vote and Johnson holding 50.11% with 88.46% of precincts reporting. Vallas has centered his campaign around public safety, while Johnson has pledged to focus on the root causes of crime by investing in neighborhood development and mental health services. Both candidates have faced controversy during the campaign, with Vallas weathering attacks over his political affiliation and Johnson facing scrutiny over past comments about police funding.

via Block Club Chicago|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#mayors-race
politics2 years ago

Denver Officials Respond to High School Shooting with Armed Officer Commitment

Denver mayoral candidates responded to the recent shooting at East High School, with some calling for stricter gun control and more mental health resources on school campuses, while others advocated for bringing back armed police officers to schools. The candidates also discussed the failures of support systems for young people and the need to address the root causes of youth violence. The debate over school resource officers continues, with some arguing that they are necessary for school safety while others believe they contribute to the "school-to-prison pipeline."

via The Denver Post|
#denver#gun-violence#mayors-race
politics2 years ago

Chicago's Mayoral Race: Endorsements, Struggles, and a Tale of Two Cities

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García and activist Jesse Jackson have endorsed Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor. Johnson is facing off against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff. García, who also ran for mayor, announced his endorsement Friday morning along with several of his political allies on the Southwest Side. Jackson, a famed and longtime political activist, announced his endorsement later in the day. García’s support of Johnson comes as Johnson and Vallas hope to court Latino voters.

via Block Club Chicago|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#endorsement
politics2 years ago

Philly voters prioritize crime and split on police funding in mayoral race.

A recent poll conducted by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism/SSRS found that two-thirds of Philadelphians believe the city does not have enough police officers, but residents are divided on whether spending more money on law enforcement would be an effective way to combat crime. The poll also found that public safety is the top issue in the heated campaign for mayor, with nearly 90% of Philadelphians believing that crime should be a top priority for the mayor and elected officials over the next two years. The winner of the race will determine who leads the Police Department and how the city responds to violent crime.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#crime#mayors-race#philadelphia