Jolly Makes Final Push in Polk County

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful David Jolly made three final in-person campaign stops in Polk County ahead of Florida's election.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections

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David Jolly made three final in-person campaign stops in Polk County, including a stop in Haines City on Monday. The Democratic ticket made its final push by asking voters across party lines for support.

Why it matters

Polk County is historically red, and Democrats have not controlled the Florida governor's mansion for nearly three decades. The election could be decided by a small margin, making the final campaign stretch consequential for the state.

Democrats have not controlled the Florida governor's mansion for nearly three decades. The outcome of the election remains unresolved and could be decided by a small margin.

The players

David Jolly

David Jolly is a former Republican congressman who is running as the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.

Gwen Graham

Gwen Graham is a former Florida congresswoman who is the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor.

The details

The Democratic ticket of David Jolly and Gwen Graham, the Lieutenant Governor nominee, campaigned together in Polk County on Monday, November 2, 2026. The ticket also proposed a moratorium on data centers as part of its platform.

Monday, November 2, 2026: Jolly and Graham made final Polk County campaign stops.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Florida election day, with results being watched in Tampa.

Political Context

Democrats have struggled to win Florida's governor's mansion for nearly three decades, and this race follows that pattern. The Democratic ticket is making a final push to challenge that trend in a contest that could be close.

Florida voters will decide the governor and lieutenant governor races on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The election outcome will determine who holds these offices for the next term.