Jacksonville mayoral election, 2007

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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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Election results

2007 mayoral election, Jacksonville
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican John Peyton 78,17676.24%+18.22
Democratic Jackie Brown24,35723.76%-18.22
Majority53,18952.48%
Turnout 102,533
Republican hold Swing
Preceded by
2003
Jacksonville mayoral election
2007
Succeeded by
2011

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