How would a Democratic governor work with a GOP-led Legislature in Florida?

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,265

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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CLEARWATER — David Jolly and Jerry Demings are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades. If elected, they’ll face an additional challenge — working with an opposition Republican Party that enjoys a supermajority in the Legislature.

Speaking during a campaign event in Clearwater Wednesday night, Jolly mentioned a couple of specific ways he believes he could overcome that problem to deliver his policy goals, beginning with …

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