‘Let’s choose love:’ Jacksonville mayor weighs in on 2024 election results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is speaking out for the first time since Donald Trump won the 2024 election early Wednesday morning.

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Deegan publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris during the election.

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On Sunday, Deegan told Action News Jax that she voted for Harris. She cited “access to healthcare, affordable housing, infrastructure, and for unity” as reasons for doing so in a social media post.

After Harris’ concession speech at Howard University, Deegan issued the following statement:

“With the election now behind us, let’s choose love over fear and move forward together. My administration will continue to work with everyone – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – on our goal of unifying Jacksonville and building a city that works for all of us.

We look forward to maintaining a positive relationship with the White House and our Jacksonville delegation in Congress to continue strong federal support for the city we all love.”

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