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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2015 photo, then-U.S. Rep. David Jolly speaks to media after showing up at a news conference for former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)

David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat

By Kate Payne - Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Nov. 3, 2022, in Sioux City, Iowa. Republican presidential prospects are streaming into Iowa, the leadoff presidential caucus state. Notably absent from the lineup, at least for now, is Trump who carried the state twice, by healthy margins, as the Republican presidential nominee in the 2016 and 2020 elections. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) **FILE**

Rules of Disengagement: Emerging GOP field for 2024 treads carefully around Trump

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Changes: Florida sending at least 8 new faces to Washington

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press

In this frame grab from video provided by C-SPAN, Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla. holds a container of mosquitoes while speaking of the House floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. "The politics of Zika are garbage right now," the Florida lawmaker said in a short, angry speech condemning Congress for failing to pass legislation providing $1.1 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus. (C-SPAN via AP)

David Jolly brings mosquitoes to House floor to highlight Zika

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Then-Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., answers questions from reporters, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 14, 2016, after members of the House of Representatives received a closed intelligence briefing from FBI Director James Comey and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson on the mass shooting at an LGBT club in Orlando. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

David Jolly, Florida Republican, to forego Senate run: report

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican Rep. David Jolly thanks supporters during a campaign rally in Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., on Nov. 23, 2013. (Associated Press)

David Jolly walks out of classified briefing on Orlando after gun-control question

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

A recent poll found that veterans favor Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. (Associated Press)

Veterans prefer Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton by 9 points: survey

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

The seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington is seen here on June 21, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

VA wrongly stopped benefits for thousands of dead vets who weren’t actually dead

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 20, 2015, file photo, Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla. speaks to reporters in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Jolly not playing outsider Trump card in Florida Senate race

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press

Newly elected Republican Rep. David Jolly of Florida strides to a ceremonial swearing-in with House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2014. Earlier this week, Jolly edged out Democrat Alex Sink in a special election that Republicans cast as a referendum on President Barack Obama and his unpopular health care law. The Tampa-area district had been considered a toss-up. Jolly fills the open seat that had been held for decades by Republican C.W. Bill Young who died in October. The 41-year-old Jolly has long experience in Washington, first as an aide to Young and then as a lobbyist. Republicans now hold 233 seats in the House to the Democrats&#8217; 199. There are three vacancies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Democrats have the edge in 1st quarter money chase

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Alex Sink will not run for Congress again

By MICHAEL J. MISHAK - Associated Press

Newly elected Republican Rep. David Jolly of Florida strides to a ceremonial swearing-in with House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2014. Earlier this week, Jolly edged out Democrat Alex Sink in a special election that Republicans cast as a referendum on President Barack Obama and his unpopular health care law. The Tampa-area district had been considered a toss-up. Jolly fills the open seat that had been held for decades by Republican C.W. Bill Young who died in October. The 41-year-old Jolly has long experience in Washington, first as an aide to Young and then as a lobbyist. Republicans now hold 233 seats in the House to the Democrats&#8217; 199. There are three vacancies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

TYRRELL: A very Jolly election put spotlight on Obamacare deficiencies

By R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.

Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

KEENE: Explaining David Jolly’s win in Florida special election

By David Keene - The Washington Times

Newly elected Republican Rep. David Jolly of Florida, right, poses for a ceremonial swearing-in with his mother Judy Jolly and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2014. Earlier this week, Jolly edged out Democrat Alex Sink in a special election that Republicans cast as a referendum on President Barack Obama and his unpopular health care law. The Tampa-area district had been considered a toss-up. Jolly fills the open seat that had been held for decades by Republican C.W. Bill Young who died in October. The 41-year-old Jolly has long experience in Washington, first as an aide to Young and then as a lobbyist. Republicans now hold 233 seats in the House to the Democrats&#8217; 199. There are three vacancies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

PHILLIPS: The benefits of defying ‘common wisdom’

By Judson Phillips

Newly elected Republican Rep. David Jolly of Florida, right, poses for a ceremonial swearing-in with his mother Judy Jolly and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2014. Earlier this week, Jolly edged out Democrat Alex Sink in a special election that Republicans cast as a referendum on President Barack Obama and his unpopular health care law. The Tampa-area district had been considered a toss-up. Jolly fills the open seat that had been held for decades by Republican C.W. Bill Young who died in October. The 41-year-old Jolly has long experience in Washington, first as an aide to Young and then as a lobbyist. Republicans now hold 233 seats in the House to the Democrats’ 199. There are three vacancies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep. David Jolly ready to work with Democrats on compromise

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Alex Sink gets at a hug on stage from her daughter Lexi Crawford while delivering her concession speech, after being defeated by David Jolly for Florida's 13th Congressional District, at her watch party at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening March 11, 2014. On right is Lexi Crawford's husband Douglas Crawford. (AP Photo/The Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd)

PRUDEN: Sink sank own campaign in Florida special election

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Newly elected Republican Rep. David Jolly of Florida, right, poses during a ceremonial swearing-in with House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2014. He is joined by his mother Judy Jolly and father Lawson Jolly at center. Earlier this week, Jolly edged out Democrat Alex Sink in a special election that Republicans cast as a referendum on President Barack Obama and his unpopular health care law. The Tampa-area district had been considered a toss-up. Jolly fills the open seat that had been held for decades by Republican C.W. Bill Young who died in October. The 41-year-old Jolly has long experience in Washington, first as an aide to Young and then as a lobbyist. Republicans now hold 233 seats in the House to the Democrats’ 199. There are three vacancies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Florida’s Jolly sworn in as newest congressman

By DONNA CASSATA - Associated Press

White House press secretary Jay Carney listens as he briefs reporters at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Carney took questions about allegations that the CIA searched computers of congressional staffers. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

White House: Obamacare didn’t matter in Florida special election

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Alex Sink delivers her concession speech, after being defeated by David Jolly for Florida's 13th Congressional District, at her watch party at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening (03/11/14). In background is Sink's daughter Lexi Crawford. (AP Photo/The Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd)

DCCC chair hopes Alex Sink will run again in November

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times