Can Florida Swing Back for Democrats | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 2m

Florida’s political tide is shifting—and David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, is betting big that Democrats can still win there. With Trump and DeSantis dominating the state’s red wave, Jolly’s campaign is a bold challenge, emphasizing economic fairness, government as a force for good, and protecting Floridians—while navigating a massive fundraising gap and cultural headwinds. He’s not ignoring Florida’s conservative lean, but he’s also spotting cracks: voter fatigue with culture wars, surprising Democratic wins in key cities, and Latino voters potentially…