Jacksonville mayoral election, 2007

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.

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

2007 mayoral election, Jacksonville
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Peyton	78,176	76.24%	+18.22
	Democratic	Jackie Brown	24,357	23.76%	-18.22
Majority			53,189	52.48%
Turnout			102,533
	Republican hold		Swing

See also