Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.17.23

Good Wednesday morning.

Donna Deegan will make history as the first female Mayor of Jacksonville.

She will also be the first Democrat to serve in the role in more than a decade.

In a hard-fought campaign — with millions of dollars raised between both sides — Deegan defeated Republican Daniel Davis by four points — 52% to 48%.

Republicans have controlled City Hall for 26 of the last 30 years, being the largest city in America headed by the GOP.

Turnout was 33% of registered voters, slightly more than March’s Jungle Primary turnout of just over 25%. Early voting went to

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