For Immediate Release
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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Congressman Richard Nugent Backs David Jolly for U.S. Senate
Indian Shores, Fla. United States Representative David Jolly (R-FL-13) today announced that Congressman
Richard Nugent (R-FL-11) has officially backed his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
Ive had the good fortune to get to know and work with David Jolly for a long time now, said Congressman
Nugent. He is a fierce advocate for the people he represents, and crucially to me, that includes the veterans and
active duty service members who call the Tampa Bay area their home. As a father of three soldiers, its not the
people in Washington who talk about veterans who get my respect, its the people who back it up. And its why
I am proud to stand behind his candidacy for the United States Senate.
I am grateful to have the support of my colleague, Congressman Nugent, a true conservative leader who I am
privileged to call my friend, said Congressman Jolly. Congressman Nugent has served his community and our
nation with honor in the National Guard, as Sheriff of Hernando County and now as an exemplary lawmaker in
the U.S. House. Richs commitment to advancing conservative principles, while being a staunch advocate for
our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines sets an example for all lawmakers. I am proud to share Richs
commitment to service.
Congressman Richard Nugent joins Congressman Dennis Ross (R-FL-15) in endorsing Congressman Jolly for
the U.S. Senate.
Congressman Jolly was elected to represent Floridas 13th Congressional District during a Special Election in
2014 to finish the term of the late Congressman C.W. Bill Young in the 113th Congress and was subsequently
re-elected in November 2014. Before his successful bid to represent Floridas 13th Congressional District,
Congressman Jolly served as a vice president of a Clearwater-based specialty finance firm, as well as chief
executive officer of a Clearwater-based professional services company supporting life-cycle philanthropy of
non-profits and individuals. Prior to that, Congressman Jolly created and owned multiple businesses, including
a communications firm, a law firm and a consulting firm. Congressman Jolly received his Bachelor of Arts in
History from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. He then studied law in the evenings to earn a Juris Doctorate
cum laude from the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Va. Congressman Jolly was born in
Dunedin, Fla., and currently resides in Indian Shores with his wife, Laura.
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