David Jolly

David Jolly

David Wilson Jolly is an American lawyer and politician who is the Democratic nominee for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. Jolly served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district from 2014 to 2017 as a Republican. After leaving office, he became a prominent critic of President Donald Trump and a political commentator for national cable news outlets. Jolly worked for Republican U.S. Representative Bill Young from 1995 to 2006, including as his general counsel. Jolly worked briefly at a Washington securities firm, and was a vice president for the Florida-based Boston Finance Group. He had also been a lobbyist at Van Scoyoc Associates, but was removed from the lobby register prior to running for office. In September 2018, Jolly left the Republican Party. In April 2025, Jolly joined the Democratic Party to run in the Democratic primary for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. He selected Gwen Graham as his running mate.

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• Entity:  Infobox

• Born:  David Wilson Jolly, October 31, 1972, Dunedin, Florida, U.s.
• Age:  54 Years
• Political party:  Republican (Before 2018), Independent (2018–2022), Forward (2022–2025), Democratic (2025–Present)
• Spouse(s):  Carrie Jolly, Laura Donahoe
• Children:  2
• Education:  Emory University (Ba), George Mason University (Jd)
• Born:  31 October 1972
• Wikidata description:  American Lobbyist And Politician
• Wikidata label:  David Jolly
• Wikidata aliases:  David Jolly, David Wilson Jolly

• Related Topics:  George Mason University Alumni, American Lobbyists, Emory University Alumni