David Jolly

David Jolly took his case for governor to the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.

For most of the television era, the political debate had a pretty straightforward purpose: Put candidates next to each other, take away the script, and let voters watch. But with no top-of-ticket debates scheduled to happen in Florida this year, where does the debate stand?

Florida's two primary gubernatorial candidates spoke Sept. 23 at WLRN's Sunshine Economy Summit, possibly the closest they will get to each other this election cycle.

Florida's campaign finance laws have lots of loopholes and workarounds. Now, just weeks before Election Day, they're getting more.

The governor's race could be the first in more than half a century to go without a general election debate. Other big races don't have debates scheduled either.

Here's a look at the major-party candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and other statewide political offices. There's a notable upset.

In turn, Jolly blasts Donalds' campaign ad on transgender rights as the two frontrunners vie for voters in Florida's gubernatorial primary.

Democrat David Jolly has named Gwen Graham, the daughter of former Governor Bob Graham and a former congresswoman, as his running mate in Florida's 2026 governor's race.

Jolly is a former Republican Congressman from Tampa Bay. He registered as an independent in 2018 and then joined the Democratic party in 2025.

Former Republican Congressman David Jolly left the GOP over six years ago. Now, he’s switched his party affiliation to Democrat and has announced he will be running for Florida Governor in 2026.