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Mayoral election in Jacksonville, Florida (2019)

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Election dates
Filing deadline: January 11, 2019
General election: March 19, 2019
Runoff election: May 14, 2019
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor, supervisor of elections, property appraiser, sheriff, tax collector, and all 19 city council seats
Total seats up: 24 (click here for other city elections)
Election type: Partisan
Other municipal elections
U.S. municipal elections, 2019

Lenny Curry (R) won re-election as the mayor of Jacksonville on March 19, 2019. He defeated two Republicans and an independent, earning 58 percent of the vote. No Democratic candidate filed to run in the race, but the Duval County Democratic Party approved a resolution opposing Curry's re-election. Curry beat previous mayor Alvin Brown (D) in the 2015 mayoral election.

Curry led in a poll published by St. Pete Polls on February 12 with 55 percent over Councilwoman Anna Brosche (R) with 20 percent, while former Atlantic Beach City Councilman Jimmy Hill (R) had 4 percent and Omega Allen (I) 3 percent. Sixteen percent of voters were still undecided. Curry raised $472,000 while Brosche raised $75,000, and Allen and Hill raised about $10,000 each.

Curry had the most endorsements in the race, but both he and Brosche received endorsements from Democratic officials. U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and Councilman Tommy Hazouri both endorsed Curry, while Councilman Garrett Dennis endorsed Brosche.

At an event announcing her candidacy, Brosche said Curry was not addressing crime and that taxpayers were hurt by what she called a lack of transparency by the mayor. Following Brosche's announcement, five members of the city council released a statement through Curry's campaign chair in support of the mayor. In the joint statement, President Aaron Bowman, Tommy Hazouri, Sam Newby, Bill Gulliford, and Lori N. Boyer criticized Brosche for "spending months sewing [sic] division and conflict in City Council" and publicly endorsed Curry's re-election.[1]

In addition to voting for mayor, residents of the city elected a supervisor of elections, property appraiser, sheriff, tax collector, and all 19 city council seats on March 19, 2019. For more information on those races, click here.

Jacksonville voter? Dates you need to know.
Candidate Filing DeadlineJanuary 11, 2019
Registration DeadlineFebruary 19, 2019
Early VotingMarch 4 - 17, 2019
General ElectionMarch 19, 2019
Runoff ElectionMay 14, 2019
Voting information
Polling place hours7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Polling locations: Go to this page to find early voting locations and your assigned precinct for election day.


Candidates and election results

Note: The city of Jacksonville operates under a consolidated government with Duval County. Members of the city council are elected through 14 numbered districts and five at-large districts within the county. The mayor is elected by the entire county. The cities of Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach each have their own governing bodies, but residents are able to vote for the mayor of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville City Council.[2]


General election

General election for Mayor of Jacksonville

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Jacksonville on March 19, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lenny Curry
Lenny Curry (R)
 
57.6
 
84,604
Image of Anna Brosche
Anna Brosche (R)
 
24.1
 
35,425
Image of Omega Allen
Omega Allen (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
10.5
 
15,465
Image of Jimmy Hill
Jimmy Hill (R) Candidate Connection
 
7.5
 
11,063
Image of Brian Griffin
Brian Griffin (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
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Johnny Sparks (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
260

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 146,817
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Candidate profiles

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Anna Brosche, Jacksonville councilwoman
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Party: Republican

Incumbent: No

Political office: Jacksonville City Council (Assumed office: 2015)

Biography: Brosche was born in Jacksonville and earned her degree from the University of North Florida. She is a managing partner at Ennis, Pellum & Associates.[3]

Key messages
  • Brosche criticized Curry's approach to governing in an early campaign speech. "This campaign is about . . . standing up to bullies and cronyism and having a mayor that works for us, not the other way around. We must return to an era of good government, civility, and working together for our collective betterment," she said.[4]
  • Brosche called for diversity and inclusivity in city government. Her campaign website stated, "I am deeply passionate about building a Jacksonville that is diverse and inclusive in its leadership, its policies, and the way it serves ALL of its constituents."



Lenny Curry, mayor of Jacksonville
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Party: Republican

Incumbent: Yes

Political office: Mayor of Jacksonville (Assumed office: 2015)

Biography: Curry earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He previously worked as a certified public accountant and co-founded ICX Group Inc., a professional services firm, in 2002. He served as chair of the Republican Party of Florida from 2011 to 2014.[5][6]

Key messages
  • Curry said that his record includes "significant investments in public safety." At an event in June 2018, Curry said, "One violent crime is one too many."[7]
  • Curry highlighted his work with the city's budget as a success of his first term and a focus if re-elected. Speaking after he filed for re-election, Curry said, " I’m proud to stand on my record of . . . passing four unanimous balanced budgets without raising taxes."[8]



Campaign finance


Polls

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2019 Jacksonville mayoral election
Poll Allen BroscheCurryHillUndecidedMargin of errorSample size
University of North Florida
February 20, 2019		 6%15%52%3%22%+/-3.1912
St. Pete Polls
February 12, 2019		 3%20%58%4%16%+/-3.11,027
AVERAGES 4.5% 17.5% 55% 3.5% 19% +/-3.1 969.5
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.


Endorsements

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Anna Brosche

Lenny Curry

Opposition

  • Duval County Democratic Party[16]

Campaign themes

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Candidate Connection

Omega Allen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Allen's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Displacement of Crime through Economic Development in under served and neglected areas Influencing the change to "Community Policing" in an effort to forge a relationship of "Mutual Trust and Respect" between Police Officers and the Citizens they are sworn to serve and protect. Downtown Revitalization to include Residential, Retail, Entertainment, and Efficient Transportation

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Early Childhood Education and Development Sensitivity Training for Police Officers

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity Accountability Transparency

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity and Education. I have a Ph.D. in Public Administration with a focus on Participatory Municipal Government.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities of the Mayor are: Operate in integrity, accountability, and transparency while making decisions that are best for the entire community without regard to Party and Special Interest Agendas. The Mayor must be the voice of the people, using their input in the decision-making process. I believe the Mayor must practice government that makes sense.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like the legacy of equitable economic development for all of Jacksonville

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that I recall was the assassination of JFK. I was eight years old and in the 5th grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a sales clerk at Sears during my freshman year in college. It lasted 6 months.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

My favorite holiday is Christmas because of its spiritual significance and the joy that seems to override the wrongs with which we deal on a regular basis.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Game of Life and How to Play It. This book is filled with the wisdom necessary create the world you desire and to overcome life's obstacles.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lord, I'm Available to You.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Reaching and maintaining the weight at which I feel and look best has been a struggle from time to time.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

That statement means that as Mayor, it is my responsibility to make decisions that are best for the entire city and to move the city into a place of continued growth and development...never forgetting that until everyone makes it, no one has made. With that thought serving as the driving force behind my actions, I must seek ways to use all of our resources to reach the city's peak potential.

Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?

The most important responsibility is to deal honestly with the people I am honored to serve and build a strong economic base for all communities.

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Jacksonville is a consolidated city. The Mayor is not a member of the City Council.

If the mayor in your city is not a member of the city council and oversees the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor and city council?

The ideal relationship between the Mayor and City Council is one of mutual respect and trust.

What do you love most about your city?

The people are what I love most about my city. Secondly, the city's geographic location

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Our greatest challenge over the next decade is establishing economic growth throughout the city. Doing so will require a paradigm shift and realization that creating economic growth in one area does not require neglect of another.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?

The ideal relationship between City and State Government is that the state not withhold resources that are rightly due the municipalities and the city make the appropriate request for resources that are available and use them as appropriated.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?

The ideal relationship between my city and the federal government is that the federal government respond quickly in emergency situations and the city provide proper documentation for specific activities as required.

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Jimmy Hill completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hill's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Government Corruption – specifically the trading of core government functions (pot holes, sidewalks, parks, etc.) for political favor. Crime – to include gang related violent crimes and drug related crimes. Economic Decay and Migration – examples: Many of Jacksonville’s citizens our moving to surrounding counties due to poor performing schools, crime, vagrancy, and the collapsing downtown economy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Limited government - it's our duty.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father - because he has his priorities set straight.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity - Transparency - Availability

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity and my common sense approach combined with my real world experience; plus a complete lifetime of observing and understanding of Jacksonville Florida’s specific political shortcomings.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I enjoy being with the family, reminiscing over the year, and being Thankful for all that occurred.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach – a sample tale about escaping perceived boundaries - it fits the American dream.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My favorite thing in my home is my family.

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Omega Allen

As of March 15, 2019, Allen did not have any campaign themes listed on her website. The following is an excerpt taken from an interview with WOKV that illustrates some of her goals.[17]

“

Why did you decide to run for office
I am running for office because the career politicians and partisan party politics have failed us. I believe as a No Party Affiliated Mayor, I will be free to make decisions that benefit the entire community without Party control and Party agendas. I will be able to approach every situation with integrity, accountability, and transparency as I seek and use citizen input in the decisionmaking processes that affect our lives. I believe I’m qualified to run this city and possess a vision for the city that will take Jacksonville to the peak of its potential. I hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration with a focus on Participatory Municipal Government and I stand ready to use every resource available to me to benefit the City of Jacksonville and its people.

What is the biggest problem facing Jacksonville as a city overall, and how specifically would seek to address that
The biggest problem facing Jacksonville is the lack of effective leadership and the lack of directed Economic Development to benefit the masses and serve as a deterrent to corruption and criminality. As Mayor, I will address the problem with a collaborative effort between me, the Chamber of Commerce, and City Council members to devise a plan that will attract and encourage businesses with high-wage jobs to relocate here and employ the citizens of Jacksonville (not just transfer workers from other locations). That plan would consist of incentives with specific employment stipulations as well as claw backs if those stipulations are not met.

What would be your main budget priority for the upcoming fiscal year
My main budgetary concern is to identify and eliminate fiscal waste caused by a myriad of factors e.g. duplicated services, excessive administrative cost, etc. [18]

”

Anna Brosche

As of March 15, 2019, Brosche did not have any campaign themes listed on her website. The following is an excerpt taken from an interview with WOKV that illustrates some of her goals.[19]

“

Why did you decide to run for office
I believe Jacksonville should be a more inclusive, more transparent, safer city for all of its citizens. I have a track record of service above self. I am the managing partner of a CPA firm where I have created its people-focused culture, one that relies heavily on effective communication to help people understand their purpose and how they contribute to the organization’s mission every day. This culture has been recognized as we have won 26 local, state and national best places to work awards. I believe deeply that happy employees equal superb delivery of service and thus happy customers.

I will bring my commitment to inclusive leadership to leading Jacksonville. This leadership style is more effective than “I know best” because different perspectives bring different ideas, which lead to better solutions, and no one person or small group of people know what’s best for the rest of us. I am committed to making my hometown a better city for all, not just for a privileged few. I care about our people, I care about the neighborhoods they live in, and I am committed to making life better for all of us.

What is the biggest problem facing Jacksonville as a city overall, and how specifically would seek to address that
The major issue facing Duval County is crime. We cannot police our way out of our horrific experience with violence, particularly gun-related murders. We not only lead the state in our murder rate, we lead the state in mass murders. We must invest more robustly in prevention and intervention services; we are seeing the results of poor funding levels in increased crime rates and the related undue burden on our men and women in law enforcement with increasing enforcement needs, which does not allow them to work aggressively to build positive relationships in our neighborhoods. I support a host of programs and actions, all of which serve as a multifaceted approach to uplifting the community: long-term, we must combat a culture of violence by investing in the success of the next generation — supporting reading programs in pre-K and elementary schools, bringing back vocational training for high school students, making adjustments to our system of punishments for driver’s license violations, encouraging local churches to adopt and actively volunteer in schools, support and expand the Police Athletic League, utilize technology to interact and provide positive messages to our youth, expand the police and fire explorer programs, celebrate kids who get a great job or vocation after high school graduation, expand the Chronic Homeless Offender project at the Sulzbacher Center, provide free snacks to high delinquency rate kids in schools. To combat our current violence, we must conduct additional training with officers as they continue their careers, and implement neighborhood-level engagement programs similar to Orlando’s and Atlanta’s Purpose Built Communities or Milwaukee’s Project Safe Neighborhoods. The research shows that we must create neighborhood level comprehensive plans that honor the wisdom of people who experience violence every day.

What would be your main budget priority for the upcoming fiscal year
Due to the timing of the election cycle, the budget for the next fiscal year is very much a reflection of the prior administration. That said, I expect to use my auditing skills to identify areas of critical need and reallocate budget items where possible and prioritize investment in children, the neighborhoods in which they live, and crime prevention and intervention, all of which are interconnected. I will begin the process of implementing a zero-based budget approach on city departments, ensuring that the upcoming budgets begin at zero and that we justify spending, not simply adding to the current budget. This will ensure that we are allocating resources to the proper areas of focus. I will also work hard to increase transparency in the budget process, making it easier for people to understand both understand it and participate in it. [18]

”

Lenny Curry

As of March 15, 2019, Curry did not have campaign themes listed on his website. He also had not conducted any interviews with the media where he discussed his campaign goals. If you are aware of any campaign themes we can include here, click here to let us know.

Jimmy Hill

Hill’s campaign website stated the following:

“

The Constitutionally Grounded Candidate

Ready to restore transparency, civic trust and accessibility to help make Jacksonville a city we can all be proud of

Willing to work to fight corruption to clean up our city

Able to stand up to special interests to protect JEA and all of our cities assets

A VOTE FOR JIMMY HILL IS A VOTE TO RESTORE INTEGRITY, SAFETY, AND CHECKS & BALANCES TO OUR GREAT CITY.

Jimmy Hill has a unique balance of both experience and resolve to tackle the big issues we all care about:

PUBLIC SAFETY

  • Served 28 years as a First Responder/Firefighter
  • Only candidate with 1st hand experience in public safety
  • Ready to fight the opioid epidemic
  • Jimmy is ready to combine his experience with a real community driven task force to find solutions.


LOCAL ECONOMY

  • 38 years of local business ownership
  • Founder of largest boating & outdoor event in the region
  • Respects and supports local business culture
  • Successfully integrated national corporations with small business


EXPERIENCE

  • Served in legislative roll for Atlantic Beach City Council
  • Working knowledge of government including:
  • Land Use Development
  • Utilities
  • Municipal Budgets


QUALITY OF LIFE

  • Safe, clean streets
  • Better schools and parks
  • Access to a healthy unpolluted ocean and rivers
  • Better code and regulations that encourage sidewalk cafes, museums and events that enrich our local communities and lives.

[18]

”
—Jimmy Hill’s campaign website (2019)[20]


Campaign advertisements

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Anna Brosche

Oppose

"Anna Brosche Jeopardy" - Curry campaign ad, released December 28, 2018
"Absent Anna Brosche" - Curry campaign ad, released January 16, 2019
"Anna Brosche For Herself" - Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee ad, released February 11, 2019

Lenny Curry

Support

"Hazouri" - Curry campaign ad, released January 31, 2019
"Cops for Curry" - Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee ad, released February 15, 2019

Oppose

Debates and forums

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March 6, 2019

News4Jax and Jacksonville University's Public Policy Institute hosted a televised mayoral debate attended by Omega Allen, Anna Brosche, Lenny Curry, and Jimmy Hill. The candidates discussed crime, downtown development, transparency, and utilities. To view footage of the debate, click here.

March 4, 2019

Omega Allen, Anna Brosche, and Jimmy Hill attended a forum in northwest Jacksonville, where the candidates discussed public safety, economic development, diversity, and transparency in city government. For coverage of the forum, click here.

February 6, 2019

The Jacksonville Young Democrats hosted a forum attended by Omega Allen, Anna Brosche, and Jimmy Hill. The candidates discussed crime in the city and proposed solutions for lowering crime rates. For coverage of the forum, click here.

Timeline

  • March 19, 2019: Curry won the general election with 58 percent of the vote, while Brosche received 24 percent of the vote.
  • March 17, 2019: The Florida Times-Union endorsed Lenny Curry.
  • March 6, 2019: News4Jax and Jacksonville University's Public Policy Institute hosted a mayoral debate featuring all four candidates.
  • February 8, 2019: U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (D) endorsed Lenny Curry.
  • February 5, 2019: The Duval County Democratic Party announced a resolution opposing Curry's re-election.[16]
  • January 11, 2019: Six candidates filed to run. They are: Mayor Lenny Curry (R), Councilwoman Anna Brosche (R), former Atlantic Beach City Councilman Jimmy Hill (R), Omega Allen (I), and write-in candidates Brian Griffin and Johnny Sparks. Five city council members expressed support for Curry.

Mayoral partisanship

Once mayors elected in 2019 assumed office, the mayors of 65 of the country's 100 largest cities were affiliated with the Democratic Party. Out of the 31 mayoral elections that were held in 2019 in the 100 largest cities, five partisan changes occurred. Democrats gained three mayorships: two previously held by Republicans and one previously held by an independent. Republicans won one office held by an unaffiliated mayor, and one office where the incumbent's partisan affiliation was unknown.

In the elections in Phoenix, Arizona and Wichita, Kansas, Democrats won seats with Republican incumbents. In Wichita, Democrat Brandon Whipple defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Longwell. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a Democrat won a seat previously held by an independent. In Aurora, Colorado, a Republican succeeded an unaffiliated mayor. In Garland, Texas, a Republican succeeded a mayor with unknown party affiliation. Incumbents did not seek re-election in Phoenix, Raleigh, Aurora, or Garland.

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Election history

2015

Mayor of Jacksonville, General Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLenny Curry 51.3% 103,626
     Democratic Alvin Brown Incumbent 48.7% 98,353
Total Votes 201,979
Source: Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 29, 2015

2011

Mayor of Jacksonville, General Election, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAlvin Brown 50.4% 97,307
     Republican Mike Hogan 49.6% 95,645
Total Votes 192,952
Source: Duval County Board of Elections - 2011 General Election Results

About the office

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.[21]

The mayor serves as the city's chief executive and is responsible for proposing a budget, signing legislation into law, appointing departmental directors and overseeing the city's day-to-day operations. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national and international levels.[21][22]

About the city

See also: Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is a city in Duval County, Florida. As of 2010, its population was 821,784.

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.[21]

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Florida
Population 821,784 18,801,310
Land area (sq mi) 747 53,651
Race and ethnicity**
White 58.2% 75.1%
Black/African American 31% 16.1%
Asian 4.8% 2.7%
Native American 0.2% 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1%
Other (single race) 2.1% 3%
Multiple 3.6% 2.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10% 25.6%
Education
High school graduation rate 89.5% 88.2%
College graduation rate 28.6% 29.9%
Income
Median household income $54,701 $55,660
Persons below poverty level 14.9% 14%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**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.


State profile

See also: Florida and Florida elections, 2019
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Partisan data

The information in this section was current as of May 7, 2019

Presidential voting pattern

  • Florida voted Republican in five out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Congressional delegation

State executives

  • Democrats held one of Florida's 16 state executive offices and Republicans held six. Elections for the other offices are nonpartisan.
  • Florida's governor was Republican Ron DeSantis.

State legislature

Florida Party Control: 1992-2024
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
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Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R I R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Senate D S S R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
House D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

Florida quick stats
  • Became a state in 1845
  • 27th state admitted to the United States
  • Florida contains the southernmost point in the contiguous United States.
  • Members of the Florida State Senate: 40
  • Members of the Florida House of Representatives: 120
  • U.S. senators: 2
  • U.S. representatives: 27
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Demographic data for Florida
 FloridaU.S.
Total population:20,244,914316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):53,6253,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:76%73.6%
Black/African American:16.1%12.6%
Asian:2.6%5.1%
Native American:0.3%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:2.4%3%
Hispanic/Latino:23.7%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:86.9%86.7%
College graduation rate:27.3%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$47,507$53,889
Persons below poverty level:19.8%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Florida.
**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.

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Four of 67 Florida counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Jefferson County, Florida 5.06% 1.75% 3.66%
Monroe County, Florida 6.82% 0.44% 4.90%
Pinellas County, Florida 1.11% 5.65% 8.25%
St. Lucie County, Florida 2.40% 7.86% 12.12%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Florida with 49 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 47.8 percent. Florida was considered a key battleground state in the 2016 general election. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Florida voted Democratic 56.67 percent of the time and Republican 43.33 percent of the time. Florida went to the Republicans in 2000, 2004, and 2016, and it went to the Democrats in 2008 and 2012.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Florida. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[23][24]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 55 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 29.1 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 54 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 30.3 points. Clinton won 14 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 65 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 17.7 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 66 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 21.1 points. Trump won two districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.

See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Jacksonville Daily Record, "Jacksonville mayoral election: Brosche challenges Curry," January 11, 2019
  2. ↑ The Jacksonville Historical Society, "Consolidation," accessed April 18, 2016
  3. ↑ Twitter, "Anna Brosche," accessed January 22, 2019
  4. ↑ Florida Politics, "Lenny Curry, Anna Brosche race tops crowded Jacksonville ballot," January 11, 2019
  5. ↑ City of Jacksonville, "About Mayor Curry," accessed June 14, 2017
  6. ↑ The Florida Times-Union, "Lenny Curry, potential Jacksonville mayoral candidate, will announce Thursday he is stepping down as Florida GOP chair," April 30, 2014
  7. ↑ News4Jax, "Mayor picks up re-election endorsement, addresses violence," June 12, 2018
  8. ↑ Florida Politics, "Lenny Curry qualifies for re-election, opponents to be determined Friday," January 10, 2019
  9. ↑ WJCT, "Brosche Files To Run Against Curry As Supporters Line Up Behind The Candidates," January 11, 2019
  10. ↑ News4Jax, "Al Lawson endorses Lenny Curry for Jacksonville mayor," February 8, 2019
  11. ↑ Florida Politics, "Pam Bondi offers strong endorsement of Lenny Curry’s re-election," January 2, 2019
  12. ↑ Florida Politics, "Jacksonville Sheriff, Council leaders endorse Lenny Curry, slam Anna Brosche," January 11, 2019
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 WJCT, "Beaches Mayors & Councilmen Announce Reelection Endorsements For Curry," January 30, 2019
  14. ↑ Florida Politics, "Northeast Florida builders back Lenny Curry slate," January 29, 2019
  15. ↑ Florida Times-Union, "Endorsement: Curry deserves to be re-elected," March 17, 2019
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Florida Politics, "Duval Democrats officially ‘oppose’ Lenny Curry re-election, clear way for Anna Brosche," February 5, 2019
  17. ↑ WOKV, "Mayoral candidate: Omega Allen," February 16, 2019
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  19. ↑ WOKV, "Mayoral candidate: Anna Lopez Brosche," February 15, 2019
  20. ↑ Jimmy Hill for Jacksonville, “Official campaign website,” accessed March 15, 2019
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 City of Jacksonville, "Government," accessed October 29, 2014
  22. ↑ City of Jacksonville, "Office of the Mayor," accessed October 29, 2014
  23. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  24. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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