David Jolly Biography
David Jolly born David Wilson Jolly is an American attorney, former lobbyist, and politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 13th congressional district, based in Pinellas County, from 2014 to 2017.
A former Republican, he previously served as general counsel to his predecessor, Bill Young. He won the race for Young’s seat in a special election against Democrat Alex Sink.
He was subsequently reelected in November 2014, winning 75 percent of the vote, but was unseated in 2016 by former Governor Charlie Crist after court-ordered redistricting made his district more Democratic.
Since leaving office, Jolly has become a prominent Republican critic of U.S. President Donald Trump. In September 2018, Jolly announced he had left the Republican Party.
David Jolly Age
David Wilson Jolly is 48 years old as of 2020. Jolly was born on October 31st, 1972 in Dunedin, Florida, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 31st every year. Additionally, his birth sign isScorpio.
David Jolly Height and Weight
Jolly stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
David Jolly Education
He received his B.A. degree from Emory University in 1994 and his J.D. degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 2001.
David Jolly Parents and Siblings
David is the loving son of Judith Jolly, his mother, and Lawson Jolly, his father. There is no information of him having siblings, this information is currently under review and will soon be updated.
David Jolly Wife and Children
Previously, Jolly was married to Carrie Jolly. The couple tied the knot in 1999. However, details pertaining to their relationship and separation are currently unclear. David is currently married to Laura Donahoe. The two got married in 2015. There is not much information about their relationship either. He is the father of Caroline Claire, his daughter.
David Jolly Salary
Details pertaining to his annual salary as well as his pay per episode are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
David Jolly Net Worth
David’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician. Through his various sources of income, Jolly has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
David Jolly Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about David.
David Jolly Wiki
- Full Names: David Wilson Jolly
- Popular As: David Jolly
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
David Jolly Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 48 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: October 31st, 1972
- Place of Birth: Dunedin, Florida, United States
- Birthday: October 31st
David Jolly Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Available
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
David Jolly Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Lawson Jolly
- Mother: Judith Jolly
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife / Spouse: Married to Laura Donahoe
- Children: Caroline Claire
David Jolly Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Politician
David Jolly Career
Early career
He worked for Republican U.S. Representative Bill Young full-time from 1995 to 2006 in various positions, with a brief break for six months in 2001 when he worked at a Washington securities firm.
In 2002, Jolly became Young’s general counsel and held that position until he left in 2006. He served as the personal attorney for Young’s family as well. In 2007, Jolly joined Washington, D.C. firm Van Scoyoc Associates as a lobbyist and in 2011, he left Van Scoyoc to open his own firm, Three Bridges Advisors.
He made political donations to both Republicans (about $36,000) and Democrats (about $30,000) during his time as a lobbyist. Jolly had his name removed from the Lobby Registry to run for the vacant House seat.
At the time, Jolly was working as vice president of the Clearwater-based investment company Boston Finance Group. Jolly and his first wife bought a condo in Indian Shores, Florida, in 2005 and a house in Washington, D.C. in 2007.
His divorce from his wife Carrie was finalized on January 16, 2014, and Jolly married Laura Donahoe on July 3, 2015.
In July 2018, Jolly became Executive Vice President and Principal of Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick law firm, at their Tampa office.
In making the announcement, the firm said he would be involved with various community issues, including the effort to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays major league baseball team.
Political career
Jolly formerly opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act but stated in an interview with MSNBC that during unemployment he had a new appreciation for its use as a “safety net”.
He is pro-life. Speaking about firearms policy, Jolly said: “I do believe the Second Amendment is a fundamental right, but I don’t believe it’s beyond the reach of regulation, and I believe it’s appropriate to look at regulations that ultimately keep the guns out of the hands of criminals.”
He supports the Balanced Budget Amendment and says he would have voted to raise the debt limit in early 2014. Jolly supports sending special operations forces overseas, securing the border, increasing the vetting process for legal immigrants, and increasing surveillance of suspected domestic terrorists.
In February 2014, Jolly introduced the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act. Jolly pushed to extend the ban on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. In January 2015, Jolly announced plans to introduce a bill that would extend the reforms of the federal flood insurance program.
In July 2015, Jolly introduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act.[25] Jolly encouraged the U.S. House to extend the Treasure Island beach renourishment project.
On July 21, 2014, Jolly announced his support for the legality of same-sex marriage, stating: “I believe in a form of limited government that protects personal liberty. To me, that means that the sanctity of one’s marriage should be defined by their faith and by their church, not by their state.” He said, “As a matter of my Christian faith, I believe in traditional marriage.”
In April 2016, Jolly’s United States Senate campaign spokesperson Sarah Bascom confirmed that the campaign had made edits to his Wikipedia page to remove information about Jolly, including references to the Church of Scientology and his lobbying activities, alleging that it presented a “public negative narrative” against him, and accused an unnamed rival campaign of adding “propaganda” to the article. Jolly called it “a careless staff mistake” and said that he stands by his record and wants the public to be fully informed.
Jolly was ranked as the 48th most bipartisan member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 114th United States Congress (and the fourth most bipartisan member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida) in the Bipartisan Index created by The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy that ranks members of the United States Congress by their degree of bipartisanship (by measuring the frequency each member’s bills attract co-sponsors from the opposite party and each member’s co-sponsorship of bills by members of the opposite party).
Since leaving office, Jolly has participated regularly as a political commentator on cable news sources such as CNN and MSNBC; in this capacity, he has been critical of President Donald Trump and has fueled speculation that he would run for public office again.
He considered running for lieutenant governor of Florida in 2018 on a bipartisan ticket, with former Democratic congressman Patrick Murphy as the candidate for governor. Jolly ultimately decided not to run for any public office in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions About David Jolly
Who is David?
Wilson Jolly is an American attorney, former lobbyist, and politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 13th congressional district, based in Pinellas County, from 2014 to 2017.
How old is David?
Jolly was born on October 31st, 1972 in Dunedin, Florida, United States.
How tall is David?
Jolly stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Is David married?
Previously, Jolly was married to Carrie Jolly. The couple tied the knot in 1999. However, details pertaining to their relationship and separation are currently unclear. David is currently married to Laura Donahoe. The two got married in 2015. There is not much information about their relationship either. He is the father of Caroline Claire, his daughter.
How much is David worth?
David’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician. Through his various sources of income, Jolly has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does David make?
Details pertaining to her annual salary as well as her pay per episode are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does David live?
Because of security reasons, Rebecca has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is David dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is David Now?
Since leaving office, Jolly has participated regularly as a political commentator on cable news sources such as CNN and MSNBC; in this capacity, he has been critical of President Donald Trump and has fueled speculation that he would run for public office again.
He considered running for lieutenant governor of Florida in 2018 on a bipartisan ticket, with former Democratic congressman Patrick Murphy as the candidate for governor. Jolly ultimately decided not to run for any public office in 2018.
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