Politics is about timing: David Jolly won’t run for elected office in 2018

David Jolly will remain a spectator, albeit an active one, in 2018.

The former U.S. Representative is not looking to return to elective politics this year, referring to a tight Pennsylvania 18th Congressional District special election Tuesday night in a district Donald Trump won by more than 20 points in 2016.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Jolly also suggested Trump should be “primaried in 2020.” He came to the decision with his wife, Laura.

Jolly said: “Politics is about timing. 4 years ago tonight I was elected in a district Obama won twice. Laura & I have considered another run, but watching PA, this is not the year to re-enter politics. Trump should be primaried in 2020. Our focus tonight is on being a part of that primary.”

Politics is about timing. 4 years ago tonight I was elected in a district Obama won twice.

Laura & I have considered another run, but watching PA, this is not the year to re-enter politics.

Trump should be primaried in 2020. Our focus tonight is on being a part of that primary.

— David Jolly (@DavidJollyFL) March 14, 2018

Since the bitter presidential election, Jolly, an Indian Shores Republican, has been an outspoken critic of Trump.