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City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2022)
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| 2022 Jacksonville elections |
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: June 17, 2022 |
| Primary election: August 23, 2022 General election: November 8, 2022 |
| Election stats |
| Offices up: City council (special), sheriff (special) soil & water conservation district board, community development district boards, special district boards, circuit court judges, and county court judges |
| Total seats up: 61 |
| Election type: Nonpartisan |
| Other municipal elections |
| U.S. municipal elections, 2022 |
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, held general elections for soil & water conservation district board, community development district boards, special district boards, circuit court judges, and county court judges on November 8, 2022. A primary and a special general election for two city council seats was scheduled for August 23, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was June 17, 2022.
One seat on the Jacksonville City Council was also up for general runoff election on February 22, 2022, after advancing from a special general election held on December 7, 2021. Click here to read more about that special election.
Two special elections for city council and one special election for sheriff were also scheduled for August 23, 2022. A runoff was scheduled for November 8, 2022.
Elections
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Candidates and results
Offices up for election in 2022:
Sheriff
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Jacksonville Sheriff
T.K. Waters defeated LaKesha Burton in the special general runoff election for Jacksonville Sheriff on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | T.K. Waters (R) | 55.1 | 180,285 | |
 | LaKesha Burton (D)  | 44.9 | 146,785 | |
| Total votes: 327,070 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Jacksonville Sheriff
T.K. Waters and LaKesha Burton advanced to a runoff. They defeated Ken Jefferson, Wayne Clark, and Tony Cummings in the special general election for Jacksonville Sheriff on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | T.K. Waters (R) | 46.7 | 86,358 | |
| ✔ | | LaKesha Burton (D) | 32.8 | 60,682 |
| Ken Jefferson (D) | 14.1 | 26,004 | ||
| Wayne Clark (D) | 3.5 | 6,501 | ||
| Tony Cummings (D) | 2.9 | 5,446 | ||
| Total votes: 184,991 | |||
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City council
District 7
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Jacksonville City Council District 7
Reggie Gaffney Jr. defeated Charles Barr in the special general runoff election for Jacksonville City Council District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Reggie Gaffney Jr. (D) | 67.7 | 12,193 | |
| Charles Barr (R) | 32.3 | 5,814 | ||
| Total votes: 18,007 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Jacksonville City Council District 7
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Jacksonville City Council District 7 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Reggie Gaffney Jr. (D) | 39.3 | 4,513 | |
| ✔ | Charles Barr (R) | 20.5 | 2,353 | |
| Kimberly Scott (D) | 16.6 | 1,908 | ||
| Nahshon Nicks (D) | 13.5 | 1,547 | ||
| Kim Pryor (D) | 7.9 | 908 | ||
| Karen Goins (No Party Affiliation) | 2.2 | 257 | ||
| Total votes: 11,486 | |||
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District 9
General election
Special general election for Jacksonville City Council District 9
Tyrona Clark-Murray defeated Danny Grabill and Stanley McAllister Jr. in the special general election for Jacksonville City Council District 9 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyrona Clark-Murray (D) | 53.2 | 4,144 | |
 | Danny Grabill (R) | 29.5 | 2,293 | |
| Stanley McAllister Jr. (D) | 17.3 | 1,347 | ||
| Total votes: 7,784 | |||
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Special district offices
Bainebridge Community Development District
General election
Bainebridge Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 1 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected:  William Huff II (i) |
| Seat 5 | This general election was canceled. |
Note: No candidates filed for Seat 5 by the filing deadline.
Bartram Park Community Development District
General election
Bartram Park Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 4 | This general election was canceled. |
Note: No candidates filed for Seats 2 or 4 by the filing deadline.
Bartram Springs Community Development District
General election
Bartram Springs Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 |
Taner Nierengarten Christopher Swift |
| Seat 4 |
Kevin Colcord (i)Lacy Reynolds |
Beach Community Development District
General election
Beach Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Sheila Papelbon (i) |
| Seat 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Matthew Calderaro (i) |
Note: No candidates filed for Seat 2 by the filing deadline.
Cedar Pointe Community Development District
General election
Cedar Pointe Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 3 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 4 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 5 | This general election was canceled. |
Note: No candidates filed for Seats 3, 4, or 5 by the filing deadline.
Harbour Waterway Community Development District
General election
Harbour Waterway Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Wallace Lovely (i) |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Talmadge Prysock Jr. (i) |
Isle of Palms Special District
General election
Isle of Palms Special District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Brad Radloff (i) |
| Seat 4 | This general election was canceled. |
Note: No candidates filed for Seat 4 by the filing deadline.
Millers Creek Special District
General election
Millers Creek Special District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: John Rowland |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Mark Mathews |
| Seat 6 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Michael Shannon |
Principal One Community Development District
General election
Principal One Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 1 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 3 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Michelle Hepke (i) |
Note: No candidates filed for Seats 1 or 3 by the filing deadline.
Soil & Water Conservation District
General election
Soil & Water Conservation District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Group 1 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Tiffany Bess |
| Group 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Kym Wallace Maye |
| Group 3 |
Eugene Ford III Demetris Harrison |
| Group 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Ashantae Green (i) |
| Group 5 |
Ray Deacon Jr. Bryson Kade Morgan |
Tarpon Cove Special District
General election
Tarpon Cove Special District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Corey Maire (i) |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Javier Brito (i) |
Tisons Landing Community Development District
General election
Tisons Landing Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Brandon Kirsch (i) |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Monica Timmons (i) |
| Seat 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Cedeila Alford |
Tolomato Community Development District
General election
Tolomato Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Rick Ray (i) |
| Seat 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Ron Howland (i)Did not make the ballot: |
| Seat 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Cherya Cavanaugh (i) |
Trails Community Development District
General election
Trails Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Corina Buck (i) |
| Seat 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Terence Douglas (i) |
Villages of Westport Community Development District
General election
Villages of Westport Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 |
Carl Hawkins Sharon Lonix Samuel Smith |
| Seat 3 |
Alexander Haugabook Melissa Ritter |
| Seat 4 |
Jalonda Dexter Randall Meridith |
Wynnfield Lakes Community Development District
General election
Wynnfield Lakes Community Development District general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Seat 2 | This general election was canceled. |
| Seat 4 | This general election was canceled. |
Note: No candidates filed for Seats 2 or 4 by the filing deadline.
Judicial offices
Duval County Court
General election
Duval County Court general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Group 4 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Robin Lanigan (i) |
| Group 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Audrey Moran |
| Group 10 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Eleni Derke (i) |
| Group 15 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Julie Taylor (i) |
Fourth Circuit Court
General election
Fourth Circuit Court general election, 2022 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Group 1 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Marianne Lloyd Aho (i) |
| Group 2 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Russell L. Healey (i) |
| Group 5 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Gilbert Feltel Jr. (i) |
| Group 9 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Bruce Anderson (i) |
| Group 12 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Angela M. Cox (i) |
| Group 13 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Jeb Branham (i) |
| Group 15 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Steven Fahlgren (i) |
| Group 20 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Mark Mahon (i) |
| Group 23 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Lindsay Tygart |
| Group 31 | The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Anthony Salem (i) |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Florida elections, 2022
February 22, 2022
August 23, 2022
- United States Senate election in Florida, 2022
- Florida's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
- Florida's 5th Congressional District election, 2022
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022
- Florida Attorney General election, 2022
- Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 2022
- Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
- Florida State Senate elections, 2022
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
- St. Johns County School District, Florida, elections (2022)
- Duval County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)
- School District of Clay County, Florida, elections (2022)
- Duval County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022)
November 8, 2022
- United States Senate election in Florida, 2022
- Florida's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
- Florida's 5th Congressional District election, 2022
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022
- Florida Attorney General election, 2022
- Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 2022
- Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
- Florida State Senate elections, 2022
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
- Florida Supreme Court elections, 2022
- Florida intermediate appellate court elections, 2022
- Florida Amendment 1, Disregard Flood Resistance Improvements in Property Value Assessments Measure (2022)
- Florida Amendment 2, Abolish the Constitution Revision Commission Measure (2022)
- Florida Amendment 3, Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Certain Public Service Workers Measure (2022)
- Florida Sports Betting Initiative (2022)
- Florida Trust Funds for Housing Programs Initiative (2022)
- St. Johns County School District, Florida, elections (2022)
- Duval County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)
- School District of Clay County, Florida, elections (2022)
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About the city
- See also: Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is a city in Duval County, Florida. As of 2020, its population was 949,611.
City government
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Jacksonville utilizes a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.[1]
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Jacksonville, Florida | ||
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| Jacksonville | Florida | |
| Population | 949,611 | 21,538,187 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 747 | 53,653 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 56.3% | 71.6% |
| Black/African American | 30.9% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Native American | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other (single race) | N/A | 3.3% |
| Multiple | 5.2% | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.4% | 25.8% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 89.8% | 88.5% |
| College graduation rate | 29.3% | 30.5% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $55,531 | $57,703 |
| Persons below poverty level | 15% | 13.3% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
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