Former Republican David Jolly Wins Democratic Nomination for Florida Governor
The former Republican congressman will try to appeal to voters disaffected with President Trump in a state where Republicans significantly outnumber Democrats.
2026-08-19
David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, won the Democratic Party's nomination for governor of Florida.
Left-leaning coverage from The New York Times focuses on biographical and strategic details, noting Jolly's plan to campaign on affordability and his attempt to appeal to voters unhappy with President Trump in a Republican-leaning state. Right-leaning coverage from Fox News foregrounds Jolly's opposition to Trump specifically, labeling him a 'never-Trumper' and framing his nomination primarily through that lens rather than his policy platform.
Frames Jolly's nomination as a notable political development, highlighting his Republican past, his affordability-focused platform, and the electoral challenge he faces in a GOP-leaning state.
The former Republican congressman will try to appeal to voters disaffected with President Trump in a state where Republicans significantly outnumber Democrats.
A former Republican, he plans to run on an affordability agenda.
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