Election Day Live Coverage

[Cheshire Cat]

Haven't read all of todays posts yet but must say that I am thrilled with how involved and proactive this forum has become when it comes to Jacksonville politics.  I mean thrilled!  It is this type of attention and interaction that will change things in our city when it comes to how we select our representatives.  The current election is also showing us that there is definitely a shift in voting patterns happening in Duval.  Good stuff people. 

Yep, and part of that credit goes to you for posting good info on debates and candidates!

Agree!  Whatever turnout and results, Diane has provided the most insightful information, links to candidates, honest opinions, and engagements with MJ concerning local elections in 2015.  I'd tip my hat if i had one, or was a hipster. 

You are making me smile. 

[Cheshire Cat]

I knew the mayor and sheriffs race would be tight and will live with whatever the result is.  The one race that has me worried is At Large One Kimberly Daniels and Anna Brosche.  First cycle some republicans blindly voted for Taylor in spite of his sketchy background.  I am now concerned that some democrats will do the same in the case of Daniels.  It would be a damn shame for us to lose the chance to have Anna on the council.  This of course is my view as a democrat.  I hope other dems will vote Brosche regardless of party.

[ben america]

District turnout percentage as of 5:10 PM

[Cheshire Cat]

District 8 is so hot for two reasons.  One Springfield, two the shipyards.  Both are going to be sizable financial factors in the future of this district. 

[lemmingplaza]

5:20 Pm voter turnout results

[edjax]

5:10 PM election turnout results

This passed the March totals.

[Cheshire Cat]

I wonder who prayed harder to the rain gods Brown or Curry? lol  Interesting downpour right as folks are leaving work to vote.  Hope it passes before 7:00.

[ben america]

[TheCat]

I knew the mayor and sheriffs race would be tight and will live with whatever the result is.  The one race that has me worried is At Large One Kimberly Daniels and Anna Brosche.  First cycle some republicans blindly voted for Taylor in spite of his sketchy background.  I am now concerned that some democrats will do the same in the case of Daniels.  It would be a damn shame for us to lose the chance to have Anna on the council.  This of course is my view as a democrat.  I hope other dems will vote Brosche regardless of party.

If independents are the ones to push Brown into office, they may be informed enough to kick Daniels out of office...

[Cheshire Cat]

Goodness, you are probably right about that Stephen.  Well a hour and a half more to go.  Interesting evening ahead. 

[TheCat]

@iElectApp Mod Model v2: @AlvinForMayor wins by 1,457 over @lennycurry - .85%, if demo % hold. #jaxpol #flapol
5:20 PM - 19 May 2015

[Cheshire Cat]

^Not sure I trust the "other" figure.  We can check back later and see just how accurate these projections were.

[lemmingplaza]

5:30 PM voter turnout

[Tacachale]

I wonder who prayed harder to the rain gods Brown or Curry? lol  Interesting downpour right as folks are leaving work to vote.  Hope it passes before 7:00.

Curry, probably. Rain typically reduces turnout, and reduces it more among Democrats than Republicans.

Researchers actually did a study about this for presidential elections, The Republicans Should Pray for Rain: Weather,
Turnout, and Voting in U.S. Presidential Elections, by Brad T. Gomez, Thomas G. Hansford, and George A. Krause.

[lemmingplaza]

5:40 PM voter turnout results