Jacksonville’s mayors race, entering final days, expected to come down to the wire

Jacksonville’s mayors race, entering final days, expected to come down to the wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The race to become Jacksonville’s next mayor is expected to be so close every vote will really matter.

Turnout as of Friday afternoon is over 16% and elections officials are hoping for 37% when it’s all said and done.

Early voting will end Sunday and there is expected to be a big push to get out to vote on Mother’s Day and on Election Day this coming Tuesday. There are 19 early voting sites across the city.

All the candidates are expected to be out this weekend trying to get the vote out.

This election is going to bring a big change in city government.

“Come July one we’re going to have a new mayor, we’re going to have at least eight new city council members,” said Rick...

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