Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum says hes running for governor
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum says hes running for governor
Jim Rosica
17 hours ago
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Democrat, Tuesday said he will run for Florida governor in 2018.
In a conference call with supporters, Gillum said he had a clear and authentic voice to break through
and have an agenda for opportunity for voters to identify with. He said he will focus on jobs and education.
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Gillum, a 37-year-old, has been the capitals mayor since 2014. He first was a city commissioner, the youngest person ever elected to that body and is among the youngest people to run for governor.
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On the Democratic side, former Congresswoman Gwen Graham, also of Tallahassee, has announced she is considering running. Other names mentioned include Democratic mayors Bob Buckhorn of Tampa and Philip Levine of Miami Beach.
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