2007 Jacksonville mayoral election
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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.
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March 20, 2007
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Peyton (incumbent) | 78,327 | 76.23% | |
| Democratic | Jackie Brown | 24,423 | 23.77% | |
| Majority | 53,904 | 52.46% | ||
| Turnout | 102,750 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
