Jacksonville Bold for 10.15.25 — Collision course
Power plays and plot twists are unfolding as Duval's political class reshuffles again.
Notable developments include Angie Nixon exploring a run for U.S. Senate, while a familiar face is resurfacing as a candidate in 2026, and another may soon join the race.
- Former Jacksonville City Council member Reggie Gaffney Sr. is running in the House District 13 Democratic Primary.
- Audrey Gibson, the former leader of the Senate Democrats, could file as soon as this week.
Both Gaffney and Gibson are well-known Democrats in Duval County with significant political experience, but are also recovering from recent setbacks.
Gaffney served nearly two terms before leaving the Council for an unsuccessful run against Tracie Davis for the Florida Senate in 2022, after Gibson was term-limited.
Gibson previously ran to be Chair of the Florida Democratic Party after leaving the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, but fell short in her bid to replace Nikki Fried.
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Author's summary: Duval's political landscape is reshuffling with new candidates emerging.