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Gwen Graham
Democrat
Gwen Graham
Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
$28.8K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age63 years old (Jan 31, 1963)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationB.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1984)
Notable personal detailsGwen Graham is an American attorney and Democratic politician who represented Florida’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. She previously worked in private law practice and served as director of employee relations for the Leon County School District. She earned a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law. She later served in the U.S. Department of Education as Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reversing recent federal tax cuts and increasing revenue to fund priorities such as public education, raising the minimum wage, and paid sick leave; describes Florida as a low-tax state that needs revision of current tax policy to better fund services.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid in Florida and protecting/defending the Affordable Care Act while pursuing targeted fixes; emphasizes protecting Medicare for seniors. Does not endorse single-payer/Medicare for All in available public statements.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal protections and pathways for immigrants, including preserving DACA and Temporary Protected Status and backing legislation to grant permanent residency for eligible refugees; opposes restrictive measures such as travel bans and has framed immigration with a humanitarian focus.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion rights and pro-choice policies; pledges to veto legislation that would limit a woman’s right to reproductive healthcare and has been endorsed by pro-choice groups. Advocates protecting and expanding access to abortion and related reproductive services.
Climate & Energy
Supports recognizing and addressing climate change through renewable energy standards, joining state climate alliances to uphold the Paris Agreement, banning fracking and opposing offshore drilling, and appointing science-minded regulators to promote solar and clean-energy investment.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports banning assault-style weapons and pursuing stronger gun-safety measures including expanded background checks and red-flag (extreme risk) interventions; has pledged executive action and legal support for local gun ordinances that exceed state preemption. Positions include enforcing and building on post-Parkland reforms and backing additional restrictions to keep weapons of war off the streets.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Gwen Graham has been named David Jolly’s running mate in his bid for the 2026 Florida governor race. The Democratic ticket is trying to build support among rural, working-class, and moderate voters, especially in North Florida. The campaign is pitching itself as a way to make Florida competitive for Democrats, but it faces major Republican advantages in voter registration and fundraising.
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Articles
TDTallahassee Democrat2 months ago
Jolly-Graham ticket tests new path in Florida governor race
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PPOLITICO2 months ago
Jolly picks Gwen Graham for running mate on Dem Florida governor ticket
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TTCPalm2 months ago
Gwen Graham named as David Jolly's running mate by pastor
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NYNew York Magazine5 months ago
The Supreme Court Could Still Tilt the Midterms to the GOP
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Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
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