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David Jolly

@davidjolly.bsky.social

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Candidate for Florida Governor. Dad, Husband. Former Congressman, fifth-generation Floridian. Let's start Florida's next chapter today.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · Jun 5

I’m Democrat David Jolly, and I’m launching my campaign today for Governor of Florida.

Our state is in crisis — not just a crisis of policy, not right versus left, but a crisis of right versus wrong.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 8h

I spent my weekend talking to folks in Collier and Lee Counties, connecting with voters in one of the reddest corners of our state.

Thank you to everyone who came to these events and helped us build our coalition. We can win next November. https://bit.ly/3LallH7

David Jolly Takes Bid For Governor To Reddest Stretches Of Increasingly Red Florida

The former GOP lawmaker went to his likely opponent Byron Donalds’ hometown for a “town hall” question and answer session.

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S.V. Dáte @svdate.bsky.social · 1d

NEW -- After seven years of DeSantis and nearly a year of Trump redux, are Floridians fed up yet?

The theory of David Jolly's case for running for governor is that the answer is yes.

www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...

David Jolly Takes Bid For Governor To Reddest Stretches Of Increasingly Red Florida

The former GOP lawmaker went to his likely opponent Byron Donalds’ hometown for a “town hall” question and answer session.

www.huffpost.com

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to the @leecountydems.bsky.social for hosting us this weekend. It was a pleasure to build our coalition and share our beliefs for Florida’s future with so many community members.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 1d

If our voucher schools are going to accept public money, they should have to provide the same standards and services as our public schools. That is real choice that won’t leave kids behind.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 1d

Come be a part of this and join us on the trail! Go to davidjolly.com.

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 2d

“More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts are missing legally required public documentation”

Daniel Ducassi for Florida Bulldog

More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts are missing legally required public documentation

By Daniel Ducassi, FloridaBulldog.org - More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts missing legally required public documentation.

www.floridabulldog.org

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 1d

It was a pleasure to sit down with @actionnewsjax.com’s Emily Turner. Tune in to learn more about our path to the Governorship and the momentum behind our coalition. https://bit.ly/4n6amvZ.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 2d

So great to be in Charlotte County yesterday, talking with folks about how we turn things around here in Florida! Join us: https://davidjolly.com/

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 2d

Speaking today in Lee County, a place devastated by Hurricane Ian that knows best we need to fix our collapsing homeowners’ insurance market.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 3d

Finishing the day in Charlotte County, speaking with voters about the cost of insurance, rent, utilities - and ending the culture wars in Florida once and for all!

Join us. Be a part of change. Head to davidjolly.com.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 3d

I had a great time visiting with leaders in Duval and Clay counties this week. We’re visiting every community across the state listening, learning, and sharing our hopes for our future.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 3d

Starting Saturday strong in SW Florida! Thanks to everyone building this coalition together. Join us!

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 4d

We had the first town hall tonight of 4 days of barnstorming through southwest Florida. It was a great night in Venice. Come join us on the trail!

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to the Argus Foundation for hosting this week’s luncheon. It was a pleasure to meet with voters and discuss Florida’s most pressing issues.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 4d

This is the best chance we’ve had to elect a Democratic Florida Governor in the last 30 years. It’s time for us to join together and win next November.

It was a pleasure to speak at the @claycountydems.bsky.social earlier this week and share our vision for Florida’s future.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 4d

Florida's affordability crisis and culture wars are driving young people away.

According to the FL Chamber: "While Florida saw an influx of residents 60 and older, younger residents, particularly those aged 20-29, are leaving in significant numbers."

Help change that. Join us at davidjolly.com.

David Jolly for Governor | Believe in Florida's Future.

David Jolly is running for Governor of Florida because he believes we can and must do better.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 5d

We've had a great week from Ft. Lauderdale to Tampa to Clay County to Duval. Tonight we start a 4 county swing through Southwest Florida and down the Gulf Coast.

We're taking our campaign to every community in Florida. Be a part of it. Sign up at davidjolly.com.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 5d

Last night, I joined the Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Dems meeting. Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to share my vision for a Florida where everyone is given dignity and equity. We stand stronger when we stand together.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 6d

Join me in Pinellas County next Tuesday!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida – Pinellas. Hear directly from Hispanic artists in our communities as they share their work and experiences.

Register now: https://bit.ly/46Ir8MH

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 9d

54% of Miami-Dade families don’t earn enough to cover their basic necessities.

The affordability crisis is at the forefront of this election. As Governor, I’m ready to make real changes to keep our families in our great state. Join our coalition.
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Miami-Dade and Broward families struggle to make ends meet, says annual United Way report

South Florida’s affordability crisis is deepening again, the United Way ALICE report finds.

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 10d

Are you ready for a brighter future for Florida?

We’re organizing volunteers in EVERY county in the state to help build our coalition. Join us today: https://secure.ngpvan.com/y52qXZ6LS0SHquf28gZqtA2

Join Team Jolly for Governor

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 11d

Florida families are struggling to afford a place to live. Rent for multifamily units has climbed 39% from 2019-2023. We must work on actionable solutions to the affordability crisis and make Florida a place welcoming to all.
https://bit.ly/4pUO6aG

Nearly 1 million renters across Florida are just one ‘curveball’ away from losing their housing, study finds

Homelessness among Florida families has surged in the last three years as soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing push more residents into shelters, motels and the streets, a new University...

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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 11d

"Prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida scandal."

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Prosecutors convening grand jury in Hope Florida investigation

Witnesses have been issued subpoenas in recent weeks.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12d

Breaking News: The White House asked nine top universities to pledge support for President Trump’s agenda to help ensure access to research funding.

Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference

Demands sent to nine top schools included pledging to freeze tuition for five years and to commit to strict definitions of gender.

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Collier County Democratic Party @collierdems.bsky.social · 13d

📣 County Democratic Party, in partnership with Go Blue Naples, invites you to a Town Hall featuring former Congressman David Jolly.

📅 Date: Mon, Oct 13 from 2-4PM
📍 Location: South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples
✅Register: www.mobilize.us/colliercountydec/event/833902/

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