David Jolly

David Jolly is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district from 2013 to 2017. He was a member of the Republican Party and served on several committees, including the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. In 2018, Jolly announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida, running as a Democrat. He has been open about his transformation from a Republican to a Democrat, citing his changing views on issues such as healthcare and climate change. Jolly has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has worked to promote bipartisanship in politics. He has written for several publications, including The Hill and The Tampa Bay Times. Jolly has also appeared on various television programs, including MSNBC's Morning Joe and CNN's State of the Union.