Democratic Candidates Target Black Voters in South Florida Ahead of Tightening Races
Democratic candidates David Jolly, running for governor, and Angie Nixon, challenging for U.S. Senate, are targeting Black voters in South Florida ahead of an upcoming election. Speaking at an event in Miami Gardens, moderated by Don Lemon, both candidates emphasized…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 9, 2026 —
Democratic candidates David Jolly, who is running for governor, and Angie Nixon, who is challenging for a U.S. Senate seat, are focusing their efforts on Black voters in South Florida as an upcoming election approaches.
Both candidates appeared at an event held in Miami Gardens. The discussion was moderated by Don Lemon.
During the event, Jolly and Nixon highlighted themes of civil rights and economic opportunity. These themes are central to their platforms as they seek to appeal to a key demographic group.
The candidates’ outreach comes as polls suggest that the races they are contesting are becoming tighter. Securing the support of undecided voters within the Black community is seen as crucial for their electoral prospects.
The specific details regarding the exact date of the event, the names of any other participating organizers or attendees beyond Don Lemon, and the precise status of the election timeline were not provided in the summary. Similarly, polling data beyond the indication that races are tightening was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by By Churchill Ndonwie, Miami Herald on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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