Bill Clinton campaigns in Florida for Democrat David Jolly's governor bid
The gist
Former President Bill Clinton made his first 2026 midterm campaign stop, stumping for Florida governor candidate David Jolly.
The race is tight and a Democrat hasn't won the governor's mansion in about 20 years.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Clinton was announced as making his first public campaign appearance of the 2026 midterms, traveling to Florida to stump for Democrat David Jolly in the governor's race.
- Oct 14, 2026Clinton was scheduled to join Jolly at an evening interfaith event in Hollywood, Florida, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, two weeks before Election Day as early voting got underway in parts of the state.
- Oct 20, 2026Clinton traveled to Florida and campaigned with Jolly in Hollywood as the governor's race tightened; Republican nominee Byron Donalds hosted campaign events in The Villages.