Moné Holder Flips Jacksonville Council Seat | Jacksonville News

Moné Holder’s stunning election win flips a seven-year Republican stronghold on Jacksonville City Council, tightening the GOP’s supermajority to just thirteen seats and giving Democrats a commanding six. With over 51% of the vote in a three-way race, Holder—former Planning Commission chair—is poised to join the council by late August, just in time to shape the city’s $2 billion budget. Her victory signals a growing Democratic momentum in Duval County, bucking Florida’s statewide GOP trend and echoing past wins for Democratic mayor and presidential candidate. Though voter registration still leans Democratic, the gap is narrowing as unaffiliated voters surge. While Republicans vow to keep priorities like public safety and infrastructure intact, Holder’s rise could reshape council dynamics—and serve as a blueprint for future Democratic campaigns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e7ba5fa9339c23a