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Republicans Endorse Democratic Jolly Despite Property-Tax Warning

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  • Democratic candidate Jolly received endorsements from several Florida Republican officials.
  • Republican state senator Jeff Williams posted a Facebook video urging voters to choose Jolly over cost and environmental concerns.
  • Frostproof city council member Austin Gravley, a lifelong Republican, publicly backed Jolly, drawing criticism from fellow Republicans.
  • Manatee County commissioner George Kruse warned a November amendment would cut property taxes and gut local funding.