Florida gubernatorial hopeful David Jolly teams up with DSA candidate Angie Nixon
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is sharing the Florida ticket with Democratic Socialists of America Senate hopeful Angie Nixon, despite Jolly’s claim of moderate credentials.
In the Florida gubernatorial race, former Republican turned Democrat David Jolly is running alongside Democratic Socialists of America Senate candidate Angie Nixon. Although Jolly presents himself as a centrist, he endorses policies such as gender-affirming care for minors, inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports, and aggressive gun-control measures, all of which mirror DSA’s platform. Nixon, while denying a socialist label, is a confirmed DSA member and shares the organization’s stance on issues like critical race theory and school-choice reform.
Their partnership has been attacked by Republican Byron Donalds, who portrays Jolly as a covert socialist operative and highlights Jolly’s praise for Dr. Anthony Fauci and criticism of Governor Ron DeSantis. The campaign narrative underscores a clash between establishment Democrats and left-wing activists within Florida’s political landscape.
Why it matters
The pairing signals a potential shift toward left-wing policies in a traditionally conservative state election.
How this story developed
- Aug 18 Florida primaries pit Trump-backed hopefuls against diverse Democratic challengers
- Aug 18 Byron Donalds announced his run for governor, triggering a crowded primary for his congressional seat.
- Aug 22 Former Republican David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination for governor.
- Aug 26 A state grand jury concluded that the DeSantis administration misdirected $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, where it was funneled to political action committees.
- Aug 28 The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus demanded the resignations of Attorney General James Uthmeier and former Attorney General Ashley Moody.
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