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| − | '''David Wilson Jolly''' (born October 31, 1972) is an |
+ | '''David Wilson Jolly''' (born October 31, 1972) is an attorney, business owner and the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[Florida's 13th congressional district]]. A conservative [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] serving Pinellas County, Florida, he previously served as general counsel to his predecessor, U.S. Rep. [[Bill Young]].<ref name="Jolly">{{cite news |url=http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/rick-baker-wont-run-for-youngs-seat-but-david-jolly-will/2150510|title=Rick Baker won't run for Young's seat, but David Jolly will|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|date=November 2, 2013|accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> He won the race for Young's seat as the Republican candidate in a [[Florida's 13th congressional district special election, 2014|2014 special election]] against [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Alex Sink]] and [[Libertarian Party of Florida|Libertarian]] Lucas Overby.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bradshaw|first=Kate|title=David Jolly takes District 13 election|url=http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/polls-close-in-contentious-congressional-race-20140311|accessdate=March 12, 2014|newspaper=St. Petersburg Tribune|date=March 11, 2014}}</ref> He was subsequently re-elected in November 2014, winning 75 percent of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://elections.nytimes.com/2014/florida-elections|title=Florida Election Results|website=elections.nytimes.com|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> On July 20, 2015, Jolly announced that he was giving up his seat to run for the [[United States Senate election in Florida, 2016|Senate seat]] being vacated by [[Marco Rubio]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://m.startribune.com/politics/317557021.html |title=Florida Rep. Jolly running for US Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio; Crist eyes seat | Star Tribune |publisher=M.startribune.com |date=2015-07-20 |accessdate=2015-10-28}}</ref> |
==Early life, education and career== |
==Early life, education and career== |
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| − | Jolly was born in [[Dunedin, Florida]].<ref name=meet/> He received his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in history from [[Emory University]] and a [[juris doctorate]] from the [[George Mason University School of Law]]. He worked for U.S. Representative [[Bill Young]] as an adviser and General Counsel until 2007. |
+ | Jolly was born in [[Dunedin, Florida]].<ref name="meet">[http://davidjolly.com/meet-david]{{dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> He received his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in history from [[Emory University]] and a [[juris doctorate]] from the [[George Mason University School of Law]]. He worked for U.S. Representative [[Bill Young]] as an adviser and General Counsel until 2007. |
| − | + | Before his successful bid to represent Florida’s 13th Congressional District, Jolly served as a vice president of a Clearwater-based specialty finance firm, as well as chief executive officer of a Pinellas County professional services company supporting life-cycle philanthropy of non-profits and individuals. Prior to that, Jolly created and owned multiple businesses, including a communications firm, a law firm and a consulting firm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.davidjolly.com/meet-david/|title=Meet David|website=David Jolly for U.S. Senate|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-04}}</ref> |
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+ | Jolly lives in Belleair Bluffs, Florida, with his wife, Laura.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/rep-david-jolly-ties-the-knot/2236302|title=Rep. David Jolly ties the knot|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-04-04}}</ref> |
==Political positions== |
==Political positions== |
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+ | Jolly supports sending special operations forces overseas, securing the border, increasing the vetting process for legal immigrants, and increasing surveillance of suspected domestic terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://floridapolitics.com/archives/196618-email-insights-david-jolly-rips-administration-on-national-security|title=Email insights: David Jolly rips administration on national security - Florida Politics|website=Florida Politics|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In February 2014, Jolly introduced the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/jolly-looks-to-hinder-obama-on-gitmo/2255825|title=Jolly looks to hinder Obama on Gitmo|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> |
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| − | Jolly supports sending special operations forces overseas, securing the border, increasing the vetting process for legal immigrants, and increasing surveillance of suspected domestic terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://floridapolitics.com/archives/196618-email-insights-david-jolly-rips-administration-on-national-security|title=Email insights: David Jolly rips administration on national security - Florida Politics|website=Florida Politics|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In February 2014, Jolly introduced the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/jolly-looks-to-hinder-obama-on-gitmo/2255825|title=Jolly looks to hinder Obama on Gitmo|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> |
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Jolly pushed to extend the ban on oil drilling in the [[Gulf of Mexico]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.wgcu.org/post/us-reps-push-extend-ban-oil-drilling-eastern-gulf-mexico|title=U.S. Reps Push To Extend Ban On Oil Drilling In Eastern Gulf Of Mexico|last=Meszaros|first=Jessica|website=news.wgcu.org|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In January 2015, Jolly announced plans to introduce a bill that would extend the reforms of the federal [[flood insurance]] program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/rep-david-jolly-seeks-more-flood-insurance-legislation/2212488|title=Rep. David Jolly seeks more flood insurance legislation|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In July 2015, Jolly introduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/us-senate-candidate-david-jolly-introduces-veterans-health-care-legislation/2238592|title=U.S. Senate candidate David Jolly introduces veterans health care legislation|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> Jolly encouraged the U.S. House to extend the Treasure Island beach re-nourishment project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://coastalnewstoday.com/florida-david-jolly-calls-on-u-s-house-to-reinstate-pinellas-county-beach-nourishment/|title=Florida – David Jolly calls on U.S. House to reinstate Pinellas County beach nourishment {{!}} Coastal Engineering News & Subscription List|website=coastalnewstoday.com|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> |
Jolly pushed to extend the ban on oil drilling in the [[Gulf of Mexico]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.wgcu.org/post/us-reps-push-extend-ban-oil-drilling-eastern-gulf-mexico|title=U.S. Reps Push To Extend Ban On Oil Drilling In Eastern Gulf Of Mexico|last=Meszaros|first=Jessica|website=news.wgcu.org|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In January 2015, Jolly announced plans to introduce a bill that would extend the reforms of the federal [[flood insurance]] program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/rep-david-jolly-seeks-more-flood-insurance-legislation/2212488|title=Rep. David Jolly seeks more flood insurance legislation|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> In July 2015, Jolly introduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/us-senate-candidate-david-jolly-introduces-veterans-health-care-legislation/2238592|title=U.S. Senate candidate David Jolly introduces veterans health care legislation|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> Jolly encouraged the U.S. House to extend the Treasure Island beach re-nourishment project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://coastalnewstoday.com/florida-david-jolly-calls-on-u-s-house-to-reinstate-pinellas-county-beach-nourishment/|title=Florida – David Jolly calls on U.S. House to reinstate Pinellas County beach nourishment {{!}} Coastal Engineering News & Subscription List|website=coastalnewstoday.com|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref> |
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| − | + | In 2016, Jolly introduced the STOP Act to ensure members of Congress and other federal officeholders can’t personally ask individuals for donations, in an effort to encourage members of Congress to spend more time working on behalf of their districts as opposed to raising contributions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/us-rep-david-jolly-filing-bill-to-make-congress-stop-fundraising-and-get/2261787|title=U.S. Rep. David Jolly filing bill to make Congress stop fundraising and get to work|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=2016-04-04}}</ref> |
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| − | Jolly's relationship with the [[Church of Scientology]], which is based inside his congressional district in [[Clearwater, Florida]], has been reported on in the press, including Jolly's attendance at various fundraising events hosted by the organization.<ref>{{cite web|title = Scientology Could Get Its Own Senator|url = http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/16/scientology-could-get-its-own-senator.html|website = The Daily Beast|date = 2015-10-16|accessdate = 2015-10-28|first = Tim|last = Mak}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = Church of Scientology says item noting David Jolly's upcoming appearance was 'cheap shot'|url = http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/church-of-scientology-says-item-noting-david-jollys-upcoming-appearance/2242128|website = Tampa Bay Times|accessdate = 2015-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = David Jolly and his wife to hang with the Scientologists|url = http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/jolly-and-his-wife-hang-with-the-scientologists/2241972|website = Tampa Bay Times|accessdate = 2015-10-28}}</ref> |
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==Tenure== |
==Tenure== |
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===2014 special election=== |
===2014 special election=== |
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| − | On January 14, 2014, Jolly won the Republican nomination over [[Mark Bircher]] and [[Kathleen Peters]].<ref name=AP/> After Jolly won the Republican nomination, the [[National Republican Congressional Committee]] spent nearly $500,000 on advertising on his behalf.<ref name="Isenstadt">{{cite web|last=Isenstadt|first=Alex|title=National GOP turns on Florida candidate|publisher=Politico.com|date=March 7, 2014|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/david-jolly-alex-sink-florida-special-election-2014-104397.html#ixzz2vRbfkXot|accessdate=2014-03-10 }}</ref> |
+ | On January 14, 2014, Jolly won the Republican nomination over [[Mark Bircher]] and [[Kathleen Peters]].<ref name=AP/> After Jolly won the Republican nomination, the [[National Republican Congressional Committee]] spent nearly $500,000 on advertising on his behalf.<ref name="Isenstadt">{{cite web|last=Isenstadt|first=Alex|title=National GOP turns on Florida candidate|publisher=Politico.com|date=March 7, 2014|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/david-jolly-alex-sink-florida-special-election-2014-104397.html#ixzz2vRbfkXot|accessdate=2014-03-10 }}</ref> |
Ultimately, Jolly defeated Democratic nominee [[Alex Sink]] on March 11, 2014, and was sworn into office on March 13.<ref name=swornin>{{cite news|last=Cassata|first=Donna|title=Florida's Jolly Sworn in as Newest Congressman|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/floridas-jolly-sworn-newest-congressman-22900163|accessdate=January 22, 2015|newspaper=Associated Press|date=March 13, 2014}}</ref> |
Ultimately, Jolly defeated Democratic nominee [[Alex Sink]] on March 11, 2014, and was sworn into office on March 13.<ref name=swornin>{{cite news|last=Cassata|first=Donna|title=Florida's Jolly Sworn in as Newest Congressman|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/floridas-jolly-sworn-newest-congressman-22900163|accessdate=January 22, 2015|newspaper=Associated Press|date=March 13, 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:08, 4 April 2016
| David Jolly | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 13th district |
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| Assumed office March 11, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Wilson Jolly October 31, 1972 Dunedin, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carrie Jolly (1999–2014) Laura Donahoe (2015–)[1] |
| Residence | Indian Shores, Florida |
| Alma mater | Emory University George Mason University |
| Website | Official website |
David Wilson Jolly (born October 31, 1972) is an attorney, business owner and the U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. A conservative Republican serving Pinellas County, Florida, he previously served as general counsel to his predecessor, U.S. Rep. Bill Young.[2] He won the race for Young's seat as the Republican candidate in a 2014 special election against Democrat Alex Sink and Libertarian Lucas Overby.[3] He was subsequently re-elected in November 2014, winning 75 percent of the vote.[4] On July 20, 2015, Jolly announced that he was giving up his seat to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio in 2016.[5]
Contents
Early life, education and career
Jolly was born in Dunedin, Florida.[6] He received his Bachelor of Arts in history from Emory University and a juris doctorate from the George Mason University School of Law. He worked for U.S. Representative Bill Young as an adviser and General Counsel until 2007.
Before his successful bid to represent Florida’s 13th Congressional District, Jolly served as a vice president of a Clearwater-based specialty finance firm, as well as chief executive officer of a Pinellas County professional services company supporting life-cycle philanthropy of non-profits and individuals. Prior to that, Jolly created and owned multiple businesses, including a communications firm, a law firm and a consulting firm.[7]
Jolly lives in Belleair Bluffs, Florida, with his wife, Laura.[8]
Political positions
Jolly supports sending special operations forces overseas, securing the border, increasing the vetting process for legal immigrants, and increasing surveillance of suspected domestic terrorists.[9] In February 2014, Jolly introduced the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act.[10]
Jolly pushed to extend the ban on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.[11] In January 2015, Jolly announced plans to introduce a bill that would extend the reforms of the federal flood insurance program.[12] In July 2015, Jolly introduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act.[13] Jolly encouraged the U.S. House to extend the Treasure Island beach re-nourishment project.[14]
In 2016, Jolly introduced the STOP Act to ensure members of Congress and other federal officeholders can’t personally ask individuals for donations, in an effort to encourage members of Congress to spend more time working on behalf of their districts as opposed to raising contributions.[15]
Tenure
Committee assignments
Elections
2014 special election
On January 14, 2014, Jolly won the Republican nomination over Mark Bircher and Kathleen Peters.[16] After Jolly won the Republican nomination, the National Republican Congressional Committee spent nearly $500,000 on advertising on his behalf.[17]
Ultimately, Jolly defeated Democratic nominee Alex Sink on March 11, 2014, and was sworn into office on March 13.[18]
2014 general election
Jolly ran for reelection to his first full term in November 2014. He was unopposed in the Republican primary, and no Democrat ran against him in the general election; his only challenger was Lucas Overby, the Libertarian nominee who came in third in the special election one year prior. Jolly defeated Overby with 75% of the vote.[19]
2016 U.S. Senate election
Jolly is running for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio, who is not running for reelection due to his bid for the U.S. presidency. Jolly will face several opponents in the August 30, 2016, Republican primary election, including U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor of Florida Carlos López-Cantera.[20]
Electoral history
| Republican primary results[16] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | David Jolly | 20,435 | 44.60 | |
| Republican | Kathleen Peters | 14,172 | 30.94 | |
| Republican | Mark Bircher | 11,203 | 24.46 | |
| Total votes | 45,810 | 100 | ||
| Florida's 13th Congressional District special election, 2014 [21] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | David Jolly | 89,099 | 48.43 | |
| Democratic | Alex Sink | 85,642 | 46.55 | |
| Libertarian | Lucas Overby | 8,893 | 4.83 | |
| N/A | Write-ins | 328 | 0.18 | |
| Total votes | 183,962 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2014[22] | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | David Jolly | 168,172 | 75.22 | |
| Libertarian | Lucas Overby | 55,318 | 24.74 | |
| Write-in | Michael Stephen Levinson | 86 | .04 | |
| Total votes | 223,576 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ Bennett, Kate (2014-03-13). "David Jolly will wed Laura Donahoe". Politico. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
- ^ "Rick Baker won't run for Young's seat, but David Jolly will". Tampa Bay Times. November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ Bradshaw, Kate (March 11, 2014). "David Jolly takes District 13 election". St. Petersburg Tribune. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "Florida Election Results". elections.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "Florida Rep. Jolly running for US Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio; Crist eyes seat | Star Tribune". M.startribune.com. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Meet David". David Jolly for U.S. Senate. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ^ "Rep. David Jolly ties the knot". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ^ "Email insights: David Jolly rips administration on national security - Florida Politics". Florida Politics. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "Jolly looks to hinder Obama on Gitmo". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ Meszaros, Jessica. "U.S. Reps Push To Extend Ban On Oil Drilling In Eastern Gulf Of Mexico". news.wgcu.org. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "Rep. David Jolly seeks more flood insurance legislation". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "U.S. Senate candidate David Jolly introduces veterans health care legislation". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "Florida – David Jolly calls on U.S. House to reinstate Pinellas County beach nourishment | Coastal Engineering News & Subscription List". coastalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. David Jolly filing bill to make Congress stop fundraising and get to work". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ^ a b "Florida - Summary Vote Results: U.S. House - District 13 - GOP Primary". Associated Press. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ Isenstadt, Alex (March 7, 2014). "National GOP turns on Florida candidate". Politico.com. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ^ Cassata, Donna (March 13, 2014). "Florida's Jolly Sworn in as Newest Congressman". Associated Press. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. House Election Results". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ Shastry, Anjali (August 17, 2015). "Race for Marco Rubio's Florida Senate seat shaping up as expensive, explosive". Washington Times. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Pinella County Supervisor of Elections : Official Results". Enr.votepinellas.com. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Official Results". Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
External links
- Congressman David Jolly official U.S. House site
- David Jolly for U.S. Senate
- David Jolly at DMOZ
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Bill Young |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 13th congressional district 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by Bradley Byrne |
United States Representatives by seniority 370th |
Succeeded by Curt Clawson |