Former Congressman David Jolly won his primary to become the Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida in the November 3rd. general election. Campaign website.
He is facing Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and several others (mostly NPAs).
Former Congressman David Jolly is running for Governor of Florida focused on an economy that works for everyone, affordable housing and insurance, healthcare, education, and protecting individual rights and dignity.
A fifth-generation Floridian and son of a minister, David and his wife Laura are raising their family in Pinellas County, which he represented in Congress as a Republican for one-term. After leaving office he became a prominent Republican critic of President Trump. In 2025, he switched his registration to run for Governor as a Democrat.
A lawyer by training, David has built a career in politics, law and media advocating for fair wages and economic opportunity, veterans and seniors, youth empowerment and environmental protection. His work challenging government corruption and campaign finance abuse has also been featured on 60 Minutes.
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham is running with David Jolly to become Lt. Governor of Florida. Campaign website.
Her counterpart on the Republican ticket is Bryan Avila.
Gwen Graham is a former U.S. Representative and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education with a career devoted to public service.
A Florida public-school graduate and mother of three, she began her civic involvement supporting teachers, students and public education.
Representing Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, Gwen built a bipartisan record focused on education, veterans, agriculture and protecting Florida’s environment, including opposing offshore drilling in the Gulf.
She served on the Armed Services and Agriculture Committees and joined Congressman John Lewis in commemorating Bloody Sunday in Selma.
From 2021 to 2025, Gwen served as Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education.