Anti-Trump Republican Joins Florida Governor's Race as Democrat | JQJO

Former Republican congressman David Jolly, a vocal Donald Trump critic, announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid in Florida as a Democrat. Jolly, who left the Republican Party in 2018, cited disagreements over issues like affordability, education funding, and ethics as reasons for his switch. He aims to challenge the Republican dominance in Florida, a state that has shifted significantly to the right. His campaign faces an uphill battle, considering the state's current political landscape and the strong Republican field of potential candidates, including Trump-backed Byron Donalds.