Former Florida Gubernatorial Nominee Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama
Former Florida gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama, on drug offenses including possession of dangerous drugs and marijuana.
New York, NY, July 7, 2026 —
Andrew Gillum, who was the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in 2018, has been arrested in Daphne, Alabama. The charges against him include possession of dangerous drugs and marijuana.
The specific details regarding the circumstances of the arrest, the exact nature of the dangerous drugs involved, and the quantity of marijuana were not immediately available.
Gillum, a former mayor of Tallahassee, gained prominence during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, where he narrowly lost to Republican Ron DeSantis. His political career has faced other scrutiny in recent years.
The Daphne Police Department was involved in the arrest. Further information regarding the legal proceedings, including court dates or potential penalties, was not provided at the time of this report.
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