Brenda Priestly Jackson qualifies for HD 13 Primary against Angie Nixon

Brenda Priestly Jackson qualifies for HD 13 Primary against Angie Nixon

Rep. Angie Nixon will face off against fellow Democrat Brenda Priestly Jackson in HD 13, a seat that encompasses parts of Duval County North and West of the St. Johns River, with the former School Board member and City Council member qualifying Monday.

Priestly Jackson announced her qualification via social media.

“Today we did the thing…we drove to Tally & I qualified to be a candidate for Florida House District 13…Hubby is my ride or die and together we are riding to serve our neighbors, faith community, businesses, nonprofits & our beloved Jacksonville again,” she said.

Asked why she is challenging Nixon, Priestly Jackson said late last year that the incumbent isn’t getting the job done....

Full story at Florida Politics