Democratic candidate for Florida governor David Jolly visited Eatonville on Monday, meeting with voters as part of a “get-out-and-vote” rally as the campaign focuses on Black voters’ role in the race.

The visit came just days after Jolly was quoted saying the contest could come down to 10% of undecided Black voters. His campaign has also taken him to predominantly Black communities, including Florida A&M University, a historically Black university.

When News 6’s Ashley Garrett asked why he chose to campaign in Eatonville, another predominantly Black area, Jolly pointed to the community’s spirit and his responsibility to represent people across Florida.

“Part of running for governor is representing every community across the state,” Jolly said.

Jolly also questioned why Republican candidate Byron Donalds was receiving what he described as only 9% to 10% support from his own community.

Among those supporting Jolly at Monday’s event were state Sen. LaVon Bracy, Orange County mayoral candidate Tiffany Moore Russell and former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

One attendee said she did not feel included in the current political climate and said she does see that changing under Jolly.

Also Monday, Eatonville Vice Mayor Angela Thomas endorsed Donalds. Thomas declined an on-camera interview. In an off-camera conversation, she said Donalds seemed genuine when they met and that she liked what she had learned about his platform.

UCF political analyst Aubrey Jewett said Black voters may weigh both party loyalty and the possibility of electing Florida’s first Black governor.

“They are facing a choice of supporting the Democratic Party that fought more for civil rights, at least in their view, but also the possibility of being part of a historic first, voting for Florida’s first Black governor,” Jewett said.

Election day is November 3rd.