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Scott PowersNovember 17, 2017

In the wake of reports that Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel created a hostile work environment for woman, all four leading Democratic candidates for governor — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, and Winter Park businessman Chris King — swiftly called for his resignation Friday. Gillum […]

Scott PowersAugust 15, 2017

Democratic U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has endorsed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum to be the next governor of Florida. Wilson, from Miami Gardens, joins U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings as Democratic members of Congress who have endorsed Gillum over two Democratic rivals, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham of Tallahassee and developer Chris King of Winter Park. “I […]

Scott PowersJuly 17, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum told Orange County Democrats Monday night that the party needs a Democrat with courage to espouse Democratic values if it wants a chance to win the governor’s office next year. Gillum, speaking before perhaps 200 people gathered at the Orange County Democratic executive committee meeting, charged that Democrats have not been […]

Scott PowersJune 9, 2017

Andrew Gillum is staking claim to the broadest base of campaign donors. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s campaign is reporting Friday it has topped the 7,000 donor mark for $1.2 million in total contributions. The Tallahassee mayor is running against two other major candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2018. That means Gillum’s official […]

Scott PowersMay 17, 2017

R. Jai Gillum and her husband — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum — have welcomed another member to their family, announcing the birth of baby Davis Allen Gillum. Davis, born Monday night at 8 pounds, 3 ounces, is the Gillum’s third child, joining three-year-old twins Jackson and Caroline. Gillum, who serves as Tallahassee mayor, reported on Facebook that […]

Staff ReportsOctober 18, 2016

It’s no secret Andrew Gillum is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, but his leap to the national political stage could have come sooner than many expected. A newly released document from the hacked email file of Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta shows Gillum, Tallahassee’s mayor, was among a large number of people […]

Ryan RayJanuary 19, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio both reach for a political advantage with their State of the Union “plus ones,” one savvy Florida freshman is doing things the old-fashioned way, playing it safe and burnishing friendships. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum will accompany Gwen Graham to Tuesday’s SOTU address in Washington. Gillum will be an invited guest […]

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All four Democratic gubernatorial candidates call for Stephen Bittel’s resignation as Dem’s chair

Frederica Wilson endorses Andrew Gillum for governor

Andrew Gillum tells Orange Democrats its time for leaders to take on difficult conversations

Andrew Gillum’s campaign touting more than 7,000 donors

Andrew, R. Jai Gillum add baby Davis to family

Leaked email shows Andrew Gillum among those considered for VP

Andrew Gillum to attend State of the Union with Gwen Graham