TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Rep. David Jolly announced Thursday that he is entering the Florida governor's race.

Jolly previously represented Florida District 13 from 2014 to 2017 as a Republican.

However, in the governor's race, Jolly will run as a Democratic candidate.

"Let's end the politics of division and return Florida to voters who simply want an economy that works, the best education system in the world, safe communities, and a government that stays out of their doctors' offices and family decisions," Jolly said in a news release.

"This is a different type of issues-driven, results-focused campaign, and it will be driven not by anger and division but by optimism and solutions," Jolly said. "We are building a new coalition of Floridians who deeply care about their state and are

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