James Call, Tallahassee Democrat Published 10:55 a.m. CT Oct. 3, 2018
One is backed by President Donald Trump, the other has Sen. Bernie Sanders' support. Nate Chute, IndyStar
Local faith and community leaders will rally to protest the separation of immigrant children from their parents at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Old Capitol.(Photo: Joe Rondone/Democrat files)
The breakdown: The Governor implements the programs and policies adopted by the Legislature. As the chief executive of the state, the governor is the commander in chief of the state’s military forces and the representative of the State of Florida.
Who can vote: All residents registered to vote in Florida.
Term: Four years
Salary: $130,273
Democrat
Name: Andrew Gillum
Party: Democratic
Experience: Andrew Gillum was first elected to Tallahassee City Commission in 2003 and as Mayor of Tallahassee in 2014.
Issues:
- Education: Supports a $1 billion investment in public schools paid for by an increase in the corporate income tax and the legalization and taxation of marijuana.
- Guns: Brandishes an NRA F-rating as a badge of honor and would seek an assault weapons bans.
- Economics: Champions a $15 minimum wage, greater access to health care and more money for worker training and higher education.
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Quotable: “I am running as the most progressively viable candidate for Florida governor in gubernatorial history. I’m campaigning on Medicare for all, equal rights for all and an
