David Jolly

State Rep. Dotie Joseph has entered Florida's governor's race, citing a need for an additional Democratic option after Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings withdrew due to health reasons. Joseph, representing Florida's 108th House District, positions herself as a pragmatic Democrat capable of cross-party collaboration, challenging David Jolly, a former Republican and current Democratic frontrunner.

State Rep. Dotie Joseph joined 'This Week in South Florida' to discuss her gubernatorial campaign, challenging former Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly. She outlined her priorities with host Glenna Milberg.

Florida Republicans gathered at the Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown, expressing confidence ahead of upcoming elections. Multiple candidates, including Byron Donalds endorsed by President Donald Trump, and high-profile figures like Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, participated. The event included debates among congressional candidates in District 25 and featured criticism between contenders.

Five Democratic candidates, including state Rep. Dotie Joseph, are competing in the August 18 primary against David Jolly for the governor's race. Joseph, an attorney and legislator from North Miami, emphasizes affordability, healthcare, and environmental issues as her focus, positioning herself as an alternative to Jolly due to his past Republican record and the need to address local priorities.

Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly clashed over proposals to cap electric utility returns on investment. Jolly supports capping ROI to the national average, while Donalds argues against it, claiming it would degrade service. The debate follows a $6.9 billion rate hike approved for Florida Power & Light.

The 2026 Florida governor's race is intensifying as Democratic candidates David Jolly and Gwen Graham emphasize bipartisan governance, while Republicans face internal debates over candidate qualifications. Key contenders include Byron Donalds, Jay Collins, and Paul Renner, with Donalds receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, Gwen Graham, Republican Party of Florida chair Evan Power, Broward County District 5 Commissioner Steve Geller, and U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council President John Kavulich. The full episode is available for viewing.

David Jolly is running for Florida governor and selected Gwen Graham as his running mate. They appeared on the 'This Week in South Florida' show hosted by Glenna Milberg.

David Jolly announced Gwen Graham as his running mate for the gubernatorial campaign on June 10, 2026. The pair emphasized bipartisan collaboration and highlighted campaign finance disparities with Republican rival Byron Donalds, who is backed by Trump.

Jerry Demings, a gubernatorial candidate, has suspended his 2026 campaign due to a treatable prostate cancer diagnosis. He will continue serving as Orange County Mayor until his term ends in November.

A poll of 500 Florida Hispanic voters shows 20% of those who voted for Trump in 2024 would not do so again, with 51% disapproving of his performance. Republican candidates lead in the gubernatorial and Senate races, but concerns about congressional oversight are high. National comparisons highlight Florida's unique Republican support among Latino voters.

Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced he will not seek re-election for his Florida Senate District 34 seat. He may consider running in Florida’s 24th Congressional District if Frederica Wilson does not run there, while Sen. Tina Polsky also announced she will not run again for her Senate District 30 seat, prompting Lauren Book to announce her candidacy there.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly proposes creating an Office of Civil Rights in the Governor’s Office to address voting rights, healthcare access, and education equity. The proposal comes amid efforts by the Ron DeSantis administration to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs through legislation and legal opinions. Sen. Shevrin Jones supports the initiative, citing Florida’s rollback of civil rights measures.

Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration critic and media fixture, is running for Congress in Virginia's 7th district as a Democrat in the 2026 midterms. She joins anti-Trump figures like George Conway and David Jolly, who have transitioned from conservative backgrounds to Democratic campaigns, reflecting a trend of media-aligned opponents of Trump entering politics.