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David Jolly
D · Florida · 2026David Jolly is the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, a former Republican congressman from the Tampa Bay area who left the GOP and joined the Democratic Party in 2025. Running with lieutenant-governor pick Gwen Graham, he won the August 18 primary with 761,674 votes, roughly 61 percent, to Dayna Foster's 189,234, per the AP count with 99 percent of the expected vote; results are unofficial until certification. His campaign emphasizes affordability, property insurance reform, public schools, and ending one-party control of Tallahassee.
Priorities
- Tackle Florida's property-insurance and affordability crisis
- Invest in public schools and teachers
- Restore balance and accountability to state government
On the ballot
Governor · Florida · 2026
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