Nick Howland, Tracye Polson advance to runoff in Jacksonville Special Election

The General Election is Feb. 22.

Democrat Tracye Polson and Republican Nick Howland advanced to the February General Election to fill the unexpired Jacksonville City Council term of the late Tommy Hazouri.

With votes in all precincts counted, Polson took first place with 28,692 votes, followed by Howland with 28,366.

Polson had 36.5% of the vote, while Howland had 36.08%.

“We are proud of how she’s campaigned, and we’re hopeful voters will send Tracye to the City Council in February. Florida needs more women in local office, and Tracye will bring bold and thoughtful leadership to Jacksonville,” said Lucy Sedgwick, President & CEO of Ruth’s List Florida. 

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