Former Republican Representative David Jolly has officially filed his candidacy for Florida governor, entering the race as a Democrat after switching parties in April. The well-known Trump critic will attempt to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis in what is expected to be a challenging three-way battle, including Republican and independent candidates.
According to Politico, Jolly, who served one term as a GOP representative from Pinellas County near Tampa, faces an uphill battle in a state that has shifted significantly to the right. Florida, once a prime swing state, was won by Donald Trump by 13 points in 2024, highlighting the increasingly conservative nature of the political landscape.
