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Audrey Gibson
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| Minority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 19, 2018 – November 16, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Braynon |
| Succeeded by | Gary Farmer |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office October 19, 2011 – November 8, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Tony Hill |
| Succeeded by | Tracie Davis (redistricted) |
| Constituency | 1st district (2011–2012) 9th district (2012–2016) 6th district (2016–2022) |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 15th district |
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| In office November 5, 2002 – November 2, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | E. Denise Lee |
| Succeeded by | Reggie Fullwood |
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| Born | March 15, 1956 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Florida State College, Jacksonville (AA) Florida State University (BS) |
Audrey Gibson was born on March 15, 1956. She is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. She has served in the Florida Senate, representing parts of Jacksonville in Duval County. Before that, she was a member of the Florida House of Representatives.
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About Audrey Gibson
Audrey Gibson was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She went to Florida State College at Jacksonville and earned her associate degree in 1976. Later, she studied at Florida State University and graduated in 1978 with a degree in criminology.
After college, she worked in public relations and as a legal helper. She also worked as a link between businesses and the Jacksonville Job Corps Center. In 1999, she ran for a spot on the Jacksonville City Council but did not win.
Serving in the Florida House of Representatives
In 2002, Audrey Gibson decided to run for the Florida House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state. She wanted to represent the 15th District, which covered downtown Jacksonville.
She focused her campaign on bringing good jobs to the area. She also wanted to improve education funding for local schools. Gibson won the election with a large number of votes. She was re-elected several times without facing much opposition. She served in the House until 2010.
Serving in the Florida Senate
In 2011, a special election was held for the Florida Senate. This is another group of elected officials who make laws for the state, similar to the House but usually with longer terms. Audrey Gibson decided to run for this position.
She won the election and became the Senator for the 1st district. This district included parts of Jacksonville and stretched down towards Daytona Beach.
In 2012, the districts were changed. Gibson then represented the 9th district, which was only in Jacksonville. She won her re-election easily, showing her strong support in the area. The districts were changed again in 2016, and she continued to represent the 6th district in Jacksonville.
Running for Mayor
In 2022, Audrey Gibson announced she would run for Mayor of Jacksonville. The mayor is the leader of the city government. She was one of several candidates in the primary election. After the election, she finished fourth.
Later, the new Mayor of Jacksonville, Donna Deegan, appointed Audrey Gibson to a new role. She became the head of the city's grants and contract compliance division. This means she helps make sure the city follows rules for money and agreements.
See also
In Spanish: Audrey Gibson para niños
