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Tyrona Clark-Murray, wins Jacksonville City Council special elections, Reggie Gaffney Jr., Charles Barr headed for runoff

The two winners will serve out the remainder of the term until running again next spring.
Credit: First Coast News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — *A previous version of this article incorrectly stated a winner in the District 7 City Council race.

The resignations of City Council members Reggie Gaffney (formerly District 7) and Garrett Dennis (formerly District 9) created two council seats that are now filled after a special election on the Aug. 23 ballot. 

Reggie Gaffney and Dennis previously announced they are running for state Legislature.

Tyrona Clark-Murray (D) won District 9 with approximately 53% of the vote, with Danny Grabill (R) coming in at 30%.

Reggie Gaffney Jr (D) will be in a runoff with Charles Barr (R) for District 7. Gaffney received 39% of the vote to Barr's 21%.

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