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David Jolly Declines Debates with Byron Donalds in Governor's Race
Byron Donalds agreed to three debates after a dispute over earlier debate requests and was criticized by Jolly over campaign claims.
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SOURCEThe Floridian
Published Sep 21, 2026
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David Jolly said he will not participate in gubernatorial debates with Byron Donalds, arguing that Donalds has spread false claims and acted in bad faith. Donalds had agreed to three debates after Jolly’s campaign said Donalds previously refused proposed debates.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. representative involved in the debate dispute
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Florida GOP chairman who criticized Jolly on social media
ALSO MENTIONED David Jolly, Democratic gubernatorial candidate who declined the debates; James Fishback, Businessman and Republican primary debate opponent of Donalds; Jay Collins, Former Republican primary debate opponent of Donalds and lieutenant governor; Paul Renner, Former Florida House speaker and Republican primary debate opponent of Donalds
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