Sam Newby
Sam Newby (Republican Party) was a member of the Jacksonville City Council in Florida, representing At-large Position 5. Newby assumed office in 2015. Newby left office on June 30, 2023.
Newby (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Jacksonville City Council to represent At-large Position 5 in Florida. Newby won in the general election on March 19, 2019.
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2019)
General election
General election for Jacksonville City Council At-large Position 5
Incumbent Sam Newby defeated Chad Evan McIntyre and Niki Brunson in the general election for Jacksonville City Council At-large Position 5 on March 19, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sam Newby (R) | 53.5 | 76,511 | |
| Chad Evan McIntyre (D) | 38.8 | 55,424 | ||
| Niki Brunson (Independent) | 7.7 | 10,990 | ||
| Total votes: 142,925 | |||
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2015
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, held elections for mayor and city council on May 19, 2015. A primary took place on March 24, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 16, 2015. All 19 city council seats were up for election.[1]
In the primary election for the at-large group 5 seat, Sam Newby (R) and Ju'Coby Pittman (D) advanced past Michelle Tappouni (R). Newby and Pittman faced off in the general election on May 19, 2015. Newby was the winner.[2] Incumbent Robin Lumb (R) did not run for reelection.[3]
| Jacksonville City Council, At-large Group 5, General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sam Newby |
51.2% | 100,139 | |
| Democratic | Ju'Coby Pittman | 48.8% | 95,499 | |
| Total Votes | 195,638 | |||
| Source: Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 29, 2015 | ||||
| Jacksonville City Council, At-large Group 5, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ju'Coby Pittman |
46% | 80,659 | |
| Republican | Sam Newby |
28% | 48,976 | |
| Republican | Michelle Tappouni | 26% | 45,579 | |
| Total Votes | 175,214 | |||
| Source: Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Primary election results," accessed May 29, 2015 | ||||
Campaign themes
2019
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Noteworthy events
On March 14, 2020, Newby tested positive for COVID-19.[4]
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Upcoming Elections," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ Ace of Spades, "Unofficial election results," accessed March 24, 2015
- ↑ Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Official 2015 Candidate List," accessed January 19, 2015
- ↑ News 4 Jax, "Jacksonville City Council member tests positive for COVID-19," March 15, 2020
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robin Lumb (R) |
Jacksonville City Council At-large Position 5 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Chris Miller (R) |
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