David Jolly

“life begins at conception,”

David Jolly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

As a Republican, Jolly said he believed life begins at conception and supported anti-abortion legislation.

“never lobbied for offshore drilling,”

David Jolly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Jolly denied lobbying for offshore drilling, but PolitiFact rated that claim Mostly False.

“You were pro-choice, then you were pro-life, then you were pro-choice. It was only after you switched parties that you switched your position. This was not a matter of conviction for you; it was for political convenience,”

David Jolly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Jolly said this about Charlie Crist in 2016 when Jolly was a Republican running against Crist, a Democrat, for Congress.

“Byron Donalds has sold the governor’s mansion to the highest bidder and the special interests across the state have been happy to play ball.”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Jolly made this remark in his victory speech, blaming Donalds for the state's rising costs.

“This is a coalition not bound together by party, but bounded together by patriotism. Because this new majority in American politics understands something very important tonight that we're celebrating more than a primary victory. We're celebrating the return of a resiliency, the renewal of a hope, the belief in each other once again, the belief in something better, that we're better in this moment than where our leaders are dragging us,”

David Jolly · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jolly made these remarks in his victory speech after winning the Democratic primary for Florida governor.

“To my Democratic friends, thank you for welcoming me into the party. We have built friendships, we have found common ground,”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Jolly said this in his victory speech after winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination on Tuesday.

“needs to do its part to fill the gaps,”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Jolly's speech described a lean government that should still fill gaps in areas such as education and housing.

“but because I still believe in the old school Republican, Libertarian policy that government should simply stay out of your life, and stay out of your bedroom.”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Jolly said he believes government should stay out of people's personal lives.

“As an old-school Republican, I talk about ending the culture wars not to celebrate some progressive platform,”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Jolly framed his opposition to culture wars in terms of his old-school Republican background.

“To my Democratic friends, thank you for welcoming me into the party,”

David Jolly · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Jolly addressed supporters Tuesday night after winning the Democratic primary, acknowledging his party switch.