NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Republicans launch 'Republicans for Jolly' effort in St. Petersburg to support David Jolly for governor
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A group of Florida Republicans announced the launch of the "Republicans for Jolly" effort to encourage party members to cross party lines and vote for Democrat David Jolly for governor in November. The group is co-chaired by Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse and former U.S. Treasury deputy assistant secretary Greg Wilson.
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Voters and party members in the gubernatorial race are affected by organized cross-party endorsements and voter outreach efforts targeting registered Republicans.
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Who's Mentioned
locationU.S.“Mentioned in U.S. Treasury Department.”PersonCynthia Chestnut“Prominent Democrat who switched party lines earlier in the month.”OrganizationU.S. Treasury Department“Federal department where Greg Wilson previously worked.”PersonEvan Power“Criticized David Jolly's agenda via text message.”locationManatee County“County where George Kruse serves as commissioner.”locationWilliams Park“Location in downtown St. Petersburg where Greg Wilson held a press conference.”PersonGeorge Kruse“Manatee County Commissioner serving his second term.”PersonBobby Williams“Ran on an anti-development platform in the Republican primary for governor.”OrganizationU.S. Treasury“Former agency of co-chair Greg Wilson”PersonDavid Jolly“Former Republican congressman and independent running for governor as a Democrat”PersonRonald Reagan“Former U.S. President spanning part of Greg Wilson's Treasury service.”PersonGreg Wilson“Served as a deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Treasury Department from 1986”OrganizationRepublican Party of Florida“State political party chaired by Evan Power.”locationSt. Petersburg“City where the press conference took place.”PersonDonalds“Opposing candidate in the Florida gubernatorial race.”PersonGeorge H.W. Bush“Former U.S. President spanning part of Greg Wilson's Treasury service.”OrganizationFlorida Senate“State legislative body passed SB 180.”