Democratic candidate for Governor, Florida
On your ballot Governor, Florida (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 9, 2026)
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Of 20 statements on the record, 13 raised concerns about data centers, 1 was mixed and 6 carry no label.
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Position History: Chronological record of positions across sourced statements.
- · Raises concern · Florida Politics
- · Raises concern · Florida Politics
- · Raises concern · The Miami Times
- · Raises concern · Central Florida Public Media
- · Raises concern · Central Florida Public Media
- · Raises concern · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- · Raises concern · Spectrum Bay News 9
- · Raises concern · Florida Phoenix
- · Mixed · Creative Loafing Tampa
- · Raises concern · FOX 35 Orlando
- · Raises concern · baynews9.com
- · Raises concern · Bay News 9
- · Raises concern · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- · Raises concern · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
What they said
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Jolly would potentially extend a temporary moratorium into a permanent statewide ban if research shows severe negative impacts
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 28, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "If research shows severe negative impacts, Jolly says he would extend the temporary moratorium into a permanent statewide ban.".
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Democrat David Jolly proposes a one year statewide moratorium on new data center construction
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 28, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "Democrat David Jolly proposes a one year statewide moratorium on new data center construction".
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Jolly suggested Byron Donalds' acceptance of donations from data center developers would lead to more data centers in Florida
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 23, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Bay News 9 (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "suggesting Byron Donalds' acceptance of donations from data center developers would lead to more data centers in Florida".
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David Jolly, Democratic opponent to Donalds, has made data center resistance central to his campaign and considers an outright ban
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 20, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words are not clearly the speaker's own. Both readings of the statement held it.
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Jolly heard from residents about loud noise pollution, decreased property values, and closure of restaurants and food stores due to data centers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 19, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- baynews9.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "Jolly described hearing loud noise pollution, and stories he heard from those who live in the area of decreased property value".
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David Jolly, Donalds' Democratic opponent, visited Northern Virginia this week and is considering an outright ban on data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 19, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words are not clearly the speaker's own. Both readings of the statement held it.
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David Jolly, Democratic candidate for Florida governor, said Florida should ban data centers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 18, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX 35 Orlando (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "There are still questions around public health. The noise pollution is exceedingly real. The destabilization of communities, the devaluation of real estate.".
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Byron Donalds campaign has received donations from data center developers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Spectrum Bay News 9 (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "whether now it's the data centers, whether it's the for-profit schools, whatever it might be, people are buying their way in".
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David Jolly plans to visit Northern Virginia data center region known as Data Center Alley this week to assess impact on communities
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Spectrum Bay News 9 (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words support none. Both readings of the statement held it.
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David Jolly has promised that if elected governor, he will declare a year long statewide moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Phoenix (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "he will declare a year long statewide moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida".
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David Jolly called SB 484 a good first start but questioned why ratepayer protection is considered an accomplishment
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Creative Loafing Tampa (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "a good first start but questioned why ratepayer protection is considered an accomplishment".
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David Jolly said he would issue an immediate moratorium on data centers on his first day as governor
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Hoodline (opens in a new tab), national outlet
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Jolly said data centers destabilize communities, devalue real estate, carry environmental impacts, pose public health concerns, and lack a long term economic benefit
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Hoodline (opens in a new tab), national outlet
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David Jolly states Florida does not need data centers and should let the other 49 states build them
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "Florida does not need data centers and should let the other 49 states build them".
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David Jolly, gubernatorial nominee, said 70 to 80 percent of Floridians oppose data center construction
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Central Florida Public Media (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "70, 80% of people across Florida are saying 'don't build data centers,' and at some point our jobs as leaders is to listen".
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David Jolly vows to enact a one year moratorium on Florida data center construction if elected
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Central Florida Public Media (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "vows to enact a one year moratorium on Florida data center construction if elected".
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David Jolly, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, advocates for a data center moratorium
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 1, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- The Miami Times (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "David Jolly continues to draw a contrast between his desire for a data center “ moratorium ”".
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David Jolly backs Escambia data center moratorium
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: August 27, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "I've proposed a moratorium on data centers in the state of Florida, and I intend to issue that moratorium on my first day in office.".
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Byron Donalds out of step with voters on data center moratorium issue
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: August 27, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "I've proposed a moratorium on data centers in the state of Florida, and I intend to issue that moratorium on my first day in office.".
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David Jolly calls for a pause on AI data centers until Florida has a responsible plan to protect water, workforce and privacy.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: July 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Where we looked
The record last searched for David Jolly's words on October 26, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Byron Donalds Republican · Governor · the race page
- Frank J. Russo No party affiliation · Governor · the race page
- Dean Ocean Abrams No party affiliation · Governor · the race page
- Charles Burkett No party affiliation · Governor · the race page
- Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto No party affiliation · Governor · the race page
- Moliere "Moe" Dimanche No party affiliation · Governor · the race page
- Scott Eckhard Jewett Libertarian · Governor · the race page
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