Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly spoke during a town hall meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Leesburg, Fla. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Jolly, a former Republican turned independent who is now running as a Democrat, is trying to prove that Democrats can win in Florida.
Cyn Doyle, a 71-year-old self-described political cynic, attended the meeting and expressed doubts, asking, "How can you assure us?"
Jolly's wife, Laura, amused their children Teddy, 5, and CeCe, 7, during the event. Jolly spoke to voters and posed for photos with supporters.
The Associated Press published this story on Aug. 13, 2026. Jolly's campaign aims to strengthen Democrats' position in Florida, but his chances of success remain uncertain.