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Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, served as Senate Finance and Tax Chairman and led efforts to pass a tax package. | Colin Hackley
August 25, 2026

Republican governor candidate Byron Donalds picks Bryan Avila as running mate

Bryan Avila will become Florida lieutenant governor if Byron Donalds wins the general election in November.…

By Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida

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Jacksonville native Angie Nixon celebrates winning the Democratic primary nomination for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate

State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive who represents part of Jacksonville in the Florida House, defeated establishment favorite Lt.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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Duval County Democratic Party Chair Millie Leeds, (center) is flanked by Jacksonville City Council member-elect Moné Holder (left) and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, following their victories on primary night, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

Here were the local contests decided outright on Election Day in August

From school board to judges and state Legislature, here were the winners on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 18.…

By Jacksonville Today

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A meeting of the Duval County School Board on Jan. 6, 2026. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 2, 2026

5 Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat

School board candidates run non-partisan races, so the race could be decided in the primary election.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Alex Vindman (left) and Angie Nixon (right) seek to become the first Democrat from Florida elected to the United States Senate in 14 years. | Submitted
August 2, 2026

OPINION | How the US Senate race could shape local elections

Angie Nixon is the overwhelming choice of Democrats in Northeast Florida. Could her U.S. Senate run help others on the…

By A.G. Gancarski

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July 30, 2026

Compare Duval County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Duval voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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July 30, 2026

Compare Nassau County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Nassau voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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July 30, 2026

Compare Clay County candidates | AUG. 18 VOTER GUIDE

Clay voters, compare the candidates who appear on your Aug. 18 Florida primary ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

By Jacksonville Today

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier commends Jacksonville's City Council for passing an immigration enforcement bill. Uthmeier spoke Thursday, March 27, 2025, in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 15, 2026

OPINION | 2027: The ‘lawfare’ Jacksonville mayor’s race?

The controversy over Mayor Donna Deegan’s Hispanic outreach coordinator could last through next year’s Jacksonville mayor’s race.…

By A.G. Gancarski

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Audrey Gibson, seen here as a Jacksonville mayoral candidate in 2023, is running unopposed for Rep. Angie Nixon's seat. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 19, 2026

OPINION | Will unopposed Jacksonville Democrats face competition in House races?

Two Jacksonville Democrats appear, as of now, to have an uncomplicated path to winning election to the Florida House. But…

By A.G. Gancarski

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A meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. | City of Jacksonville
December 22, 2025

Jacksonville government and you | HOW TO JAX

Here’s how to get involved in Jacksonville government, whether making your voice heard in City Council, joining a Citizens Planning…

By Tracy Sadeghian

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A Duval voting machine is demonstrated during a town hall called How Voting Works hosted by Jacksonville Today. | Jacksonville Today
November 23, 2025

OPINION | Time to change: the case for moving Duval elections to align with Florida’s

It’s time to align Duval elections with the state’s, and attract voters who historically don’t engage in the choices most…

By A.G. Gancarski

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