Democrats see an opening in Florida. They’re sending Bill Clinton.

Bill Clinton is heading to Florida next week for his first campaign event of the 2026 midterm cycle, lending his presence to Democrat David Jolly in a governor's contest his party believes it can make competitive. MS NOW reports that the former president will appear with Jolly at an evening interfaith gathering in Hollywood, Florida, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. That date falls two weeks before Election Day, as early voting begins in some parts of the state.

Jolly, who once served in Congress as a Republican, comfortably captured the Democratic nomination in August. He will face Republican Rep. Byron Donalds in the race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is leaving office.

Clinton's schedule has varied from one cycle to the next. In 2022 he held off until the final days, then rallied supporters in New York, New Jersey and South Texas. When Vice President Kamala Harris was on the ballot two years later, he made dozens of appearances across battleground states and also backed several candidates lower on the ticket.

He has also been raising money for another Florida Democrat. Rep.

Summarized by PolitiKool from MS NOW’s reporting. Read the full story at MS NOW →