Nixon garnered more than 70 percent of the votes as of 9 p.m. against opponent La'Ciara Masline.
Nixon garnered more than 70% of the votes as of 9 p.m. against opponent La'Ciara Masline.Election results:"My win just goes to show you that all politics are local and harnessing people power works," Nixon said."When you organize year-round and help all constituents regardless of party, your community will want you to keep serving. That's what I intend to do."
Nixon, 38, is a native of Jacksonville. She described herself first as “a wife, mother of two and stepmom of three.” She is currently a state representative for the 14th House District — which was drawn into District 13 as part of the state's redistricting process — whose policy focuses include education, affordable housing and underrepresented communities.
A graduate of Stanton College Preparatory High School, Nixon earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and “really just fell in love with public service.” Masline, 38, has worked with nonprofit organizations, assisting Section 8 tenants in finding housing, and is an independent insurance broker. She is a graduate of Englewood High School and a licensed insurance broker.
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