Overview
- Clinton will join David Jolly at an evening interfaith event in Hollywood, Florida, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the campaign confirmed as parts of the state begin early voting.
- Jolly is the former Republican congressman who won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in August and faces Republican Rep. Byron Donalds on Nov. 3.
- The Cook Political Report recently moved the race from Likely Republican to Lean Republican, signaling increased competitiveness even though Republicans remain favored.
- Polls show divergent pictures of the contest, with a Stetson University survey giving Donalds an 11-point lead while other polls from St. Pete Polls and YouGov show a much tighter race.
- Democrats are also using Clinton’s visit and recent fundraising events, including a New York fundraiser for Rep. Jared Moskowitz, to try to boost turnout and help vulnerable down‑ballot campaigns affected by recent remapping.