Democrat Donna Deegan wins Jacksonville mayor’s race in major upset

Voters in Jacksonville, Florida, on Tuesday elected Democrat Donna Deegan as the first female mayor in city history. In what marked a shocking upset win, Deegan became the first Democrat to win a Jacksonville mayor’s race in over 30 years.

Deegan earned 52% of vote, beating Republican Daniel Davis, according to unofficial results. About 217,000 people voted in the race, for a turnout of 33%.

“Love won tonight, and we made history,” Deegan said in a statement. “We have a new day in Jacksonville because people chose unity over division — creating a broad coalition of people across the political spectrum that want a unified city.”

Davis conceded in a speech to supporters Tuesday night.

Deegan is only the first Democrat…