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Mone' Holder Wins Jacksonville Council Seat With 50%+

8/19/2026

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Mone' Holder won the Jacksonville City Council election on Aug. 18 over 50% of the vote, flipping a seat and avoiding a runoff against Deborah Wesley and Addison “Liberty” Patrick.
Certification is expected within 10 days, after which Holder will vote on next year’s budget.
Holder, backed by $510,000 from Steve Pajcic, pledged to restore council integrity, fund parks, libraries and senior services, and support Mayor Donna Deegan’s housing trust.

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Story summary

Mone' Holder won the Jacksonville City Council election on Aug. 18 over 50% of the vote, flipping a seat and avoiding a runoff against Deborah Wesley and Addison “Liberty” Patrick.
Certification is expected within 10 days, after which Holder will vote on next year’s budget.
Holder, backed by $510,000 from Steve Pajcic, pledged to restore council integrity, fund parks, libraries and senior services, and support Mayor Donna Deegan’s housing trust.