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Longtime Democrat And Haines City Commissioner Anne Huffman Backs Byron Donalds For Florida Governor

Donalds welcomed Huffman’s endorsement and said his campaign aims to appeal across party lines.

Longtime Democrat And Haines City Commissioner Anne Huffman Backs Byron Donalds For Florida Governor
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This article1 analysis · Oct 1, 2026
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Haines City Commissioner Anne Huffman, a Democrat for 40 years, endorsed Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, citing local governance and social services. She also criticized Democratic candidate David Jolly’s choice of running mate.

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Republican candidate for Florida governor receiving Huffman’s endorsement

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ALSO MENTIONED  Anne Huffman, Haines City commissioner who endorsed Donalds; Andrew Gillum, Former Democratic primary opponent of Gwen Graham; David Jolly, Democratic candidate for Florida governor criticized by Huffman; Gwen Graham, Running mate selected by David Jolly

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Anne Huffman Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor

Center outlets agree that Haines City Commissioner Anne Huffman, a Democrat, endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. Both report that she cited local priorities in backing him. Center outlets treat the endorsement as cross-party support; Tampa Free Press also highlights Huffman’s criticism of David Jolly’s running mate, while Florida Politics places the endorsement alongside other race developments and a poll dispute.

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