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Meet Gwen Graham: Florida's next Lieutenant Governor

By David Jolly for Governor Published: 2024-12-09 Last updated: 2024-12-09
Meet Gwen Graham - Florida's next Lieutenant Governor

Key moments

0:50

"Bringing people together instead of dividing them, which is, we even need that even more now than we did 12 years ago."

1:25

"It's not about what political party you're in, it's about how can we help you have a better life."

1:40

"If people of Florida give you the honor of serving them, you serve everyone. I believe that. I know that David believes that."

Context

Gwen Graham brings a lifetime of Florida roots and proven public service to the 2026 gubernatorial ticket. Her family's deep commitment to bipartisan leadership shapes the campaign's belief that Florida works best when people work together.

What's said

Gwen Graham reflects on growing up watching her father serve as governor and her own time in Congress, where bringing people together mattered more than party labels. Her message centers on serving everyone, not just those who voted for you.

Transcript

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0:00 I am a lifelong Floridian, was born in Miami in 1963 and I've lived all over the state.
0:08 I moved to North Florida when my father was elected governor in 1978 and have been a North Florida resident ever since.
0:18 Raised my three children here, we're all graduates of Leon High School, including myself, and went off a little bit, have spent time in Washington, served in Congress.
0:30 She's one of the most incredible people I've ever known.
0:33 The night after President Obama was re-elected in 2012, I got up that morning and said to her that I think you should consider running for Congress.
0:43 She ended up doing that and I could not have been prouder to watch her campaign on the North Florida way, which was bringing people together instead of dividing them.
0:56 Which is, we even need that even more now than we did 12 years ago.
1:01 I've lived my life in politics, I've lived my life with the front row seat to so many wonderful political decisions that have positively helped people's lives.
1:12 And that comes from working together, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, people who don't care about which party you are, which is most people I think.
1:22 Working together to reach the right decisions that are going to make the most positive impact and that's the world that I hope we can get back to in Florida.
1:32 And I do believe that David's ideas are ideas that will help everyone.
1:37 This is not about what political party you're in, it's about how can we help you have a better life.
1:43 It doesn't matter who votes for you. If people of Florida give you the honor of serving them, you serve everyone.
1:51 I believe that. I know that David believes that and I'm thrilled to be a part of this campaign and to help to restore Florida, the Florida that I've grown up loving so much for the people of Florida.

Related questions

Who is Gwen Graham?

Gwen Graham is a lifelong Floridian who was born in Miami in 1963 and has lived across the state. She served in the U.S. Congress representing North Florida and is the daughter of former Florida Governor Bob Graham. See the video at 0:00 for her introduction.

What does Gwen Graham believe about serving Floridians?

Gwen Graham believes that if the people of Florida give you the honor of serving them, you serve everyone, regardless of who voted for you or what party they belong to. It's not about politics. It's about making life better for everyone. See the video at 1:43 for her full statement.

What is the North Florida way of campaigning?

The North Florida way, as described by Gwen Graham, means bringing people together instead of dividing them. It's about finding common ground across party lines to reach decisions that help people's lives. See the video at 0:50 for this principle.

Why did Gwen Graham join the David Jolly campaign?

Gwen Graham joined the campaign because she believes David Jolly's ideas will help everyone in Florida, regardless of political party. She's committed to helping restore the Florida she's grown up loving. See the video at 1:32 for her reasoning.

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