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September 3, 2026Inside Elections Shifts Florida Governor’s Race Forecast in David Jolly’s DirectionPINELLAS COUNTY, FL (September 3, 2026) – Today, Inside Elections shifted the race for Florida Governor toward David Jolly, noting that “early polling at the statewide and congressional district levels point to a competitive contest.”
August 31, 2026Joint Statement from Florida’s Democratic Statewide NomineesWith an abundance of goodwill, mutual respect, and friendship, the statewide nominees of the Democratic Party met tonight in Miami Lakes to align on our vision…
August 30, 2026Cook Political Report Shifts Florida Governor’s Race in David Jolly’s DirectionToday, Cook Political Report shifted the race for Florida Governor toward David Jolly, noting that “Democrats have a strong ticket in former GOP Rep. David Jolly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…- 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…
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…
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…- 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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.…- 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…
- 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…