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RepublicanPinellas County / Tampa Bay
David Jolly
Democratic nominee for Governor
Former U.S. Representative; attorney / commentator
Democratic nominee for governor. Former Republican congressman who later switched parties. Running mate: Gwen Graham. Faces Republican Byron Donalds on Nov 3.
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Party
Republican
Hometown
Pinellas County / Tampa Bay
Occupation
Former U.S. Representative; attorney / commentator
On ballot
Governor
Raised
$2.00M
Full biography
David Jolly is the Democratic nominee for Florida governor after winning the Aug. 18, 2026 primary. He previously served in the U.S. House as a Republican representing Pinellas County’s 13th District (2014–2017), later left the GOP, and filed to run as a Democrat in 2025. His ticket lists running mate Gwen Graham. The campaign emphasizes education, reproductive rights, and a more moderate alternative to the Trump-aligned Republican nominee Byron Donalds in the Nov. 3 general election. Endorsements include the Florida Education Association and Equality Florida Action PAC. Fundraising trails Donalds’ megadonor-driven state war chest but led the Democratic primary field.
Offices & experience
U.S. House — Florida’s 13th District (2014–2017)
Education
University of South Florida
George Mason University School of Law
Issues & themes
Public education and teacher payReproductive rights and health care accessCost of living and insuranceDemocratic alternative to Trump-aligned GOPTampa Bay / statewide coalition building
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The money story
Democratic nominee. Campaign has publicly cited more than $2M raised across the candidate committee and Florida 2026 support committee — far behind Donalds’ ~$99M state war chest heading into the Nov 3 general. Update from FL DOS / Transparency USA as Q reports post.
Florida state filings?
Total contributions$2.00M
Total expenditures$0
Governor is a state race — FEC House ID H4FL13101 is historical (2014 cycle), not the 2026 governor committee.
Connections
Party-switch narrative
Former GOP congressman running as Democrat — donor base mixes progressive and moderate Dem networks.
Labor / education
Florida Education Association and Equality Florida Action PAC among public endorsements.
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