Quick Info
| Profession | American attorney, former lobbyist, politician, and political commentator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Dunedin, Florida, USA |
Latest News about David Jolly
05/10/2026
The Forward Party endorsed David Jolly in Florida's 2026 governor's race, signaling cross-party support for his general-election campaign. The endorsement highlighted his record as a former congressman and attorney and came ahead of the November election.
18/08/2026
David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor after a campaign that emphasized his transition from Republican congressman to Democrat and his criticism of Donald Trump. He entered the general election as a major contender in the race to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Wilson Jolly |
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| Known For | Former U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district; later political commentator and 2026 Florida gubernatorial candidate |
| Political Affiliation | Former Republican, later Independent, then Democrat |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Pasco High School, Dade City, Florida |
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| Bachelor's Degree | Emory University |
| Law Degree | Juris Doctor, George Mason University School of Law |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Laura Donahoe |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Laura Donahoe |
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Family
| Father | Lawson Jolly |
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| Mother | Judith Jolly |
Career
| U.S. House of Representatives | Served Florida's 13th congressional district from 2014 to 2017 |
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| Before Congress | Worked for U.S. Representative Bill Young; later worked as a lobbyist |
| After Congress | Political commentator and analyst on major news networks |
| Other | Ran for Florida governor in 2026 |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/davidjollyfl |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in Dunedin, Florida | |
| 2. Served as an attorney and lobbyist before entering Congress | |
| 3. Became a prominent critic of Donald Trump after leaving office | |
| 4. Later changed party registration from Republican to Democrat |