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Florida · Florida Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

David Jolly

Democratic

Former Republican U.S. representative from Florida's 13th congressional district (2014–2017)

2026 race · Florida Governor

28% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

28%72%

29% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

29%71%
● David Jolly● Byron Donalds
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
2 (1 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Florida, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2016

    U.S. House · FL-13 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 48.1% · 171,149 votes

    Lost
  2. 2014

    U.S. House · FL-13 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 75.2% · 168,172 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026