State Attorney Melissa Nelson files for re-election

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fourth Circuit State Attorney Melissa Nelson plans to run for re-election. She was first elected in 2016 when she defeated incumbent Angela Corey.

Nelson is a Republican and was re-elected in 2020 with no opposition.

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“Today, I am proud to announce I have officially filed for re-election. It is a privilege to work alongside our talented team at the State Attorney’s Office and with law enforcement throughout Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties to keep the public safe. It is my honor to serve as your State Attorney and I humbly ask for your continued support as we continue our work,” Nelson said on Friday.

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit serves three counties in Northeast Florida.


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