Audrey Gibson
Audrey Gibson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 6. She assumed office on November 8, 2016. She left office on November 8, 2022.
Gibson (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Jacksonville in Florida. She lost in the general election on March 21, 2023.
Gibson was first elected to the state Senate in 2011. She previously represented District 1 from 2011 to 2012 and District 9 from 2012 to 2016. She served as state Senate minority leader from 2018 to 2020.
Gibson served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 15 from 2002 to 2010. She served as House Democratic floor leader from 2006 to 2008.
Biography
Gibson's professional experience includes working as a business/community liaison with the Jacksonville Job Corps Center, legal liaison, and in public relations.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Gibson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
2019-2020
Gibson was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee, Vice Chair
- Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Tourism |
| • Judiciary |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Criminal Justice, Vice chair |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice chair |
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Civil Justice & Courts Policy |
| • Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Mayoral election in Jacksonville, Florida (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Jacksonville
Donna Deegan defeated Daniel Davis in the general runoff election for Mayor of Jacksonville on May 16, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donna Deegan (D)  | 52.1 | 113,226 |
 | Daniel Davis (R) | 47.9 | 104,172 | |
| Total votes: 217,398 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Jacksonville
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Jacksonville on March 21, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Deegan (D) | 39.4 | 66,192 |
| ✔ | | Daniel Davis (R) | 24.7 | 41,505 |
 | Al Ferraro (R) | 16.2 | 27,265 | |
 | Audrey Gibson (D) | 8.6 | 14,440 | |
 | LeAnna Cumber (R) | 7.6 | 12,721 | |
 | Frank Keasler (R) | 2.4 | 4,011 | |
 | Omega Allen (Independent) | 0.9 | 1,584 | |
 | Brian Griffin (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.1 | 149 | |
| Total votes: 167,867 | |||
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2022
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
Audrey Gibson did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Audrey Gibson won election in the general election for Florida State Senate District 6.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 6
Incumbent Audrey Gibson advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 6 on August 28, 2018.
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2016
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Audrey Gibson ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 6 general election.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Audrey Gibson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Incumbent Audrey Gibson ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Audrey Gibson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Gibson won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 9. Gibson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Cherron Newby (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Audrey Gibson Incumbent |
63.6% | 126,946 | |
| Republican | Cherron Newby | 36.4% | 72,676 | |
| Total Votes | 199,622 | |||
2011
Termed out in the State House, Gibson ran in the 2011 special election for Senate District 1. Gibson won the Democratic primary on September 20. Shortly thereafter, write-in candidate Andrea Austin withdrew. The special general election was canceled, and special election winner Gibson was declared winner of the seat.[8][9]
2008
In 2008, Gibson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 15th District. Gibson ran unopposed in the election. She raised $35,608 for her campaign.[10]
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Gibson's campaign website stated the following:
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Budget and Spending Fairness and Good Government Our city business partnerships should be focused on what is the absolute best return on investment for taxpayers in the long and short term and include civic engagement and job numbers that reflect majority hiring of Jacksonville residents. Economic Growth and Job Creation I’ve visited multiple manufacturing facilities and know the importance of their presence in our community. I also know their high wage paying jobs don’t see much turnover, this means we need a business-friendly environment to ensure a mix of tech, labor, and small community businesses. My experience in transportation, tourism and economic development makes me keenly aware that we must be more than a pass thru city and our tourism driver “Visit Jacksonville” should be funded in a way that increases tourism dollars that make it into our budget. Our culture venues add value to our city, and we should fund them as such. Health Care and Economic Impact Housing our Citizens can Afford Transportation and Infrastructure From a boat with our riverkeeper, I have investigated drainage issues that flood Washington Heights and Ribault Scenic Drive. I’ve seen drainage issues in San Marco, Pottsburg Creek and in areas of council district 4 that mirror northside, eastside and other neighborhoods, I made the drainage issue in Jacksonville Beach my issue by putting the project on my priority funding list. Some of the issues are old smaller drainage infrastructure problems while others relate to destruction of river grasses. I believe that similarly situated neighborhoods in need of infrastructure and/or beautification projects can be bundled in a manner that getting them done is fair and costs are lessened. As Mayor, I intend to explore this possibility. Honoring our Military and Veterans I am happy to have made both Five Star Veterans and Northeast Florida Women’s Veterans funding priorities. Our veterans need us and we must honor them all by taking care of their needs. Crime and Safety I will work with the sheriff on a budget that includes “old fashion” policing that is a mix of engaging the community and using technological advances. We must have a strong multi-disciplined crime & safety commission that is data driven, beyond program review and sprinkle funding. More partnerships among and between community organizations focused on prevention, intervention and mental health is how we get to our community feeling safer. A Unified City |
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| —Audrey Gibson's campaign website[12] | ||
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Notable endorsements
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Gibson has been a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated - Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter, First Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Community Council Inc, Jacksonville Community Council - Incorporated Forward, and the Manufacturers North Community Advisory Panel.[1]
See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Gibson Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Official Primary Results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Senate 1 Democratic Primary," September 20, 2011
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Gibson will be Northeast Florida state senator," September 21, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 15 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Audrey Gibson's campaign website, “Issues,” accessed January 30, 2023
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Florida State Senate District 6 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Bradley (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida State Senate District 9 2011-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 15 2002-2010 |
Succeeded by - |
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