Melissa Nelson is state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. | News4JaxMelissa Nelson is state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. | News4Jax
Melissa Nelson is state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. | News4Jax

State Attorney Melissa Nelson files for reelection

Published on April 5, 2024 at 4:31 pm
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State Attorney Melissa Nelson has officially filed to run for a third term.

Nelson’s name appeared as a candidate late Friday with the Florida Division of Elections.

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A Republican, she serves in the 4th Judicial District, which encompasses Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.

“Today, I am proud to announce I have officially filed for reelection,” Nelson said in a prepared statement. “It is a privilege to work alongside our talented team at the State Attorney’s Office and with law enforcement throughout Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties to keep the public safe.”

No other candidates are listed for the race. The qualifying period for candidates is April 22-26.

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Nelson was first elected in 2016 when she defeated incumbent Angela Corey. She was reelected in 2020 without opposition.


author image Reporter email Dan Scanlan is a veteran journalist with 40 years as a radio, television and print reporter in the Jacksonville area, as well as years of broadcast work in the Northeast. After a stint managing a hotel comedy club, Dan began a 34-year career as police and current events reporter at The Florida Times-Union before joining the staff of WJCT News 89.9.

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