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- August 3, 2026Can David Jolly flip Florida for the Democrats?David Jolly stood before an Orlando ballroom of Florida Democrats recently and delivered a message that would have sounded far-fetched a couple of years ago. “I’m telling you, folks, if the election…
- July 16, 2026David Jolly calls for halt on construction of data centersDuring his campaign rally in Lakeland, Democratic candidate for governor David Jolly said he favors a moratorium on the construction of data centers. A Ledger reporter asked Jolly about data centers, noting…
- July 15, 2026Governor candidate David Jolly exudes confidence in Lakeland stopLAKELAND — Standing in the pulpit of a Lakeland church, David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for governor, paid tribute to city’s best-known political figure, the late Lawton Chiles. “I’ve done about 300…
- June 11, 2026Democrat David Jolly names Gwen Graham as running mate in Florida governor’s raceGraham and Jolly were in different parties when they served together in Congress for two years. She’s also the daughter of the late Bob Graham, the former Florida governor and senator. Democrat…
- June 11, 2026‘A Jolly Florida’: Jolly announces Gwen Graham as gubernatorial running mate‘A Jolly Florida’: Jolly announces Gwen Graham as gubernatorial running mate David Jolly, the Democratic frontrunner in the Florida gubernatorial race, named former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate during…
- May 6, 2026“Florida has the potential to be the best state in this country.”I grew up in a family shaped by faith. My dad was a pastor. My parents served in ministry alongside each other. Growing up in the church, I learned that leadership isn’t…
- April 9, 2026David Jolly to speak at National Action Network Convention, punctuating national momentum for DemsDavid Jolly to speak at National Action Network Convention, punctuating national momentum for Dems Jolly is part of a slate of speakers that includes possible 2028 presidential candidates. Democratic candidate for Governor…
- April 6, 2026Former State Senator Janet Cruz Endorses David Jolly for GovernorFormer State Senator Janet Cruz Endorses David Jolly for Governor Former Democratic State Senator Janet Cruz announced her endorsement of Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a recent post through social…
- April 3, 2026Here’s what David Jolly told Tampa voters in his bid for Florida governorHere’s what David Jolly told Tampa voters in his bid for Florida governor Since David Jolly announced his run for Florida governor last year, he has spoken at more than 200 town…
- April 2, 2026Florida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for Governor, Republicans Outpace Democrats in Florida ElectionsFlorida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for Governor, Republicans Outpace Democrats in Florida Elections A new Emerson College Polling survey of the Florida gubernatorial primary finds Rep. Byron Donalds leading the…
- April 1, 2026Emily Gregory lends newfound star power to David Jolly’s bid for GovernorEmily Gregory lends newfound star power to David Jolly’s bid for Governor ‘Emily just showed our state — and the entire country — what’s possible when we focus on what really matters…
- March 26, 2026Shevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida GovernorShevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida Governor Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. “This isn’t…
- February 27, 2026David Jolly’s Chances of Winning Florida Governor Election—PollDavid Jolly’s Chances of Winning Florida Governor Election—Poll A new poll of the 2026 Florida governor’s race gave GOP Representative Byron Donalds a narrow lead over former Representative David Jolly, a former…
- February 9, 2026My thoughts on last night’s halftime performanceBad Bunny delivered a halftime performance that felt like a missive to Puerto Rico and the Americas. A moment of unity, resilience, and unapologetic cultural pride on one of the biggest stages…
- February 6, 2026David Jolly Statement: This Election Is About Our National IdentityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Grayson Kamm | [email protected]“We will never make America great again if we don’t first make America good again.”Pinellas County, FL (February 6, 2026) – Following a week of…
- January 28, 2026What’s happening in Minnesota matters in the Florida governor’s raceI waited before speaking about what happened in Minnesota. Not because I lacked outrage. Not because I lacked words. But because moments involving death, state power and the Constitution demand reflection. They…
- January 27, 2026‘Minnesota matters’: Shooting enters Florida governor’s raceGood morning and welcome to Tuesday. Gubernatorial candidate DAVID JOLLY left the Republican Party in 2018 saying it had become overtaken by President DONALD TRUMP. With the fatal shooting by a Border…
- January 15, 2026David Jolly leads Jerry Demings in new Democratic poll; majority undecidedDavid Jolly leads Jerry Demings in new Democratic poll; majority undecided David Jolly leads Jerry Demings in one of the first major polls of the Democratic primary for governor of Florida in…
- December 8, 2025After FPL rate hike, how would governor candidates address utilities?The issue includes state utility regulators approving a rate hike for Florida Power & Light. Most major declared candidates for governor have pledged to bring costs down across a range of areas…
- December 5, 2025David Jolly enthralls raucous St. Petersburg crowdFormer Congresswoman Gwen Graham, a potential running mate, also took the stage. Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly deftly worked a capacity crowd, as evidenced by the repeated shouts and standing ovations, Thursday night…
- November 10, 2025Florida Black pastors backing David Jolly for Florida governorThe group is chaired by the Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr. of Tallahassee. More than two dozen pastors from historically Black congregations across Florida have formed “Faith Leaders for Florida’s Future,” a new…
- November 5, 2025David Jolly optimistic after Democrats dominate Election DayA campaign memo says the candidate can bring independents and ‘disaffected Republicans’ to his side. Do off-year elections in New Jersey, New York and Virginia that saw Democrats win multiple races up…
- November 5, 2025David Jolly bolsters campaign for governor with Tallahassee heavyweightsWhen David Jolly drew an opponent in the race for the Democratic nomination to be Florida governor, he turned to Tallahassee to fortify his campaign. Jolly quickly expanded his leadership team and…
- October 25, 2025David Jolly’s campaign for governor going places that seldom see Democrats, like MolinoDemocratic candidate David Jolly is campaigning for Florida governor in places you don’t typically expect a Democrat to show up, like the community of Molino in north Escambia County. Jolly, a former…
- October 13, 2025David Jolly Takes Bid For Governor To Reddest Stretches Of Increasingly Red FloridaNAPLES, Fla. ― David Jolly’s long-shot plan to win the keys to the governor’s mansion rests on a basic premise: that after seven years of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the return of…
- October 11, 2025Democrat gubernatorial candidate David Jolly outlines plan to tackle Florida’s affordability, disaster risksJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The former Republican congressman, now running as a Democrat, emphasized his core values and vision for the state. “The economy should work for everybody,” Jolly said. He explained that…
- September 29, 2025This Florida Democrat Is a Test for the Party’s AppealDavid Jolly is running an underdog campaign that may just succeed where other Democrats have failed. After Zohran Mamdani clinched the Democratic Party nomination for New York mayor in June, Democratic elected…
- September 25, 2025‘Screaming for change’: David Jolly calls for bold reset of Florida’s state governmentJolly’s message blends scientific rigor, bipartisan appeal, and a promise to tear out the roots of DeSantis-era politics on day one. Jolly aims to reverse many of Governor Ron DeSantis’s policies, including…
- September 10, 2025Internal David Jolly poll shows him in a statistical tie with both Byron Donalds & Paul RennerThe campaign for Florida Democrat David Jolly said Wednesday that a new public opinion poll it has commissioned shows the former GOP congressman in a statistical dead heat with both Byron Donalds…
- September 10, 2025Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly slams end of school vaccine mandates, GOP agendaDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and former Congressman David Jolly courted potential Palm Beach County voters Monday night at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach, in his bid to return to “common-sense…
- August 5, 2025David Jolly Receives Support From 60 Current and Former Democratic Leaders in Florida Governor BidDemocratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is locking up party endorsements in his attempt to become the next governor of Florida. Jolly, a former Republican, released a list Tuesday of 60 endorsements from…
- July 9, 2025David Jolly rolls out endorsements from ‘Democratic powerhouses’ Gwen Graham, Donna Shalala, Karen ThurmanMomentum continues for the sole major candidate in the Democratic field. Could he break the party’s 28-year losing streak? A former Republican Congressman is trumpeting endorsements from a trio of women who…
- July 9, 2025Jolly gets cash and endorsementsGood morning and welcome to Wednesday. Gubernatorial candidate DAVID JOLLY can now count several influential Florida Democrats among his backers. In an interview with Playbook, former Rep. GWEN GRAHAM said her friendship with Jolly led to her…
- June 12, 2025Q&A: David Jolly wants to end Florida’s culture warsDavid Jolly — the lone Democrat in the race for Florida governor — vows to end the state’s culture war on Day One if elected. Why it matters: He’s a Tampa Bay native and,…
- June 3, 2025David Jolly’s Purple Campaign for Florida GovernorHe left the GOP and now wants to replace Ron DeSantis. Are Sunshine State voters ready for a reality-based candidacy? LISTENING TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN David Jolly talk about his all but certain…
- June 3, 2025Is David Jolly the savior Florida Democrats need?I saw the future of the Florida Democratic Party in Coral Gables Sunday night and news flash: It’s alive and kicking. That’s despite state Sen. Jason Pizzo’s recent political obituary for the…
- May 20, 2025David Jolly registers as a Democrat, making moves toward Florida governor bidDemocrats may get a second shot at running a party convert for Florida governor in their ongoing effort to claw back the state’s battleground status. Former Republican Rep. David Jolly, who has…
- May 16, 2025David Jolly entices Florida Democrats with dream of winning 2026 governor’s raceAlarmed by what they’ve seen and felt under the past 15 weeks of President Donald Trump and six years of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a swath of Democratic activists, elected officials and financial…
- May 10, 2025A New Democrat takes the stage in BrowardFormer Rep. DAVID JOLLY took his Democratic conversion to a Methodist church in Plantation on Wednesday night. The event, dubbed a “National Emergency Town Hall” and organized by a coalition of Democratic-leaning organizations, happened days…