Election Results and Trends in Jacksonville, FL
In the last Presidential election, Jacksonville, FL voted predominantly Democrat, with 51.2% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 47.4% of voters in Jacksonville voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.3%. Based on these voting patterns, Jacksonville is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 95th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Jacksonville ranks 235th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Jacksonville has typically leaned toward the conservative side in Presidential elections. While the margins have been relatively close, the city has often favored Republican candidates such as Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000, 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016, 2020). This trend has aligned with the broader conservative tendency of Florida's north region, although shifts in demographic composition and urban growth have begun to make the area more competitive.
Local Elections
In city-level elections, Jacksonville has witnessed a mixed trend, with both Republicans and Democrats being elected to office. The city's mayoral elections have seen conservative candidates like John Delaney (1995-2003) and Lenny Curry (2015-2023), as well as Democrats like Alvin Brown (2011-2015). This reflects a complex political dynamic, where local issues often play a more significant role than national party lines.