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, and a familiar face resurfacing as a candidate in 2026. Additionally, former Jacksonville City Council member Reggie Gaffney Sr. is in the House District 13 Democratic Primary.
Another potential candidate, Audrey Gibson, the former leader of the Senate Democrats, could file as soon as this week. Both Gaffney and Gibson are among the best-known Democrats in Duval County, with considerable political experience, and are recovering from recent political setbacks.
Gaffney previously served most of two terms on the Council before leaving for an unsuccessful run against Tracie Davis for the Florida Senate in 2022. Gibson, who was term-limited, ran to be Chair of the Florida Democratic Party after leaving the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan last year 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.