Andrew Gillum, Chris King kick off campaign in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and his running mate, Winter Park businessman Chris King, kicked off their campaign together Saturday in Orlando.

The rally was the first public campaign appearance for the Gillum-King ticket.

More than 1,200 people came to the rally, which was held at the Orlando Recreation Center on Parramore avenue.

"This November, we have an extraordinary opportunity. A historic opportunity to elect a man of class and substance and talent and dreams who will send a message to the nation and the world that in Florida, anything is possible,” King told the cheering crowd.

Political experts said Central Florida will likely see a lot of the candidates from both sides as the Nov. 6 election nears.

"I think this race is going to come down to the vote of independent voters, especially here in the I-4 corridor,” said WFTV political analyst Rick Foglesong.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick DeSantis named state Rep. Jeanette Nunez as his running mate.

Vice President Mike Pence voiced his support for DeSantis in Orlando this week.

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