Orlando-based legal professional and former President Biden donor John Morgan is weighing a third-party run for Florida governor in 2026.
Morgan, who switched his registration from Democrat to impartial, advised The Hill on Monday that many have urged him to run following his success in main two separate statewide poll measures to legalize medical marijuana in 2016 and to boost the state’s minimal wage in 2020.
Morgan advised Politico earlier this month that he was contemplating launching a bid underneath the banner of “the Capitalist Party.” On Monday he appeared to drift working underneath what he known as “the People’s Party.”
“The only people being protected in Florida are fat cats and insurance companies. There needs to be a party, for the people,” Morgan stated, showing to reference the slogan of his agency Morgan & Morgan.
Nevertheless, Morgan, 68, famous that his age could be a consider his determination.
“I would only serve one term. I believe that the age of 75 should be the cut off age for running for office. Our country is littered with nursing home patients moonlighting as senators, congressmen and many mayors,” Morgan stated. “It’s beyond gross and inefficient. [Rep. Nancy] Pelosi [D-Calif.] is my exception to that rule. She is a machine with a heart.”
Morgan made headlines earlier this 12 months when he stated he wouldn’t fundraise for Vice President Harris following Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing her.
The legal professional has additionally been dubbed “Pot Daddy” for his marijuana legalization efforts in Florida. Earlier this 12 months he supported Modification 3, which might have legalized leisure marijuana within the state. The modification ended up failing.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is time period restricted forward of the 2026 election. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds has been floated to run as a Republican, whereas Rep. Jared Moskowitz has been floated as a attainable Democratic contender.
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