Jacksonville mayoral election, 2007

The Jacksonville mayoral election of 2007 took place on March 20, 2007. Incumbent Republican John Peyton was re-elected to second 4-year term, defeating the Democratic challenger and long time community activist Jackie Brown.

Candidates

  • Republican John Peyton, incumbent Mayor, running for a second term.
  • Democrat Jackie Brown, local political activist who started the Movement For Economic Justice to aid the Black community of Jacksonville.

Election results

2007 mayoral election, Jacksonville
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John Peyton 78,176 76.24% +18.22
Democratic Jackie Brown 24,357 23.76% -18.22
Majority 53,189 52.48%
Turnout 102,533
Republican hold Swing
Preceded by
2003
Jacksonville mayoral election
2007
Succeeded by
2011

See also

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