Andrew Gillum, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate, arrested in Alabama, records show

Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama. According to jail records, the one-time CNN political commentator was booked on charges involving the possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs. Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial election to Ron DeSantis, was taken into custody on Thursday. The arrest marks a significant legal turn for the former politician and Forward Florida Chair, who previously focused on voting rights and election administration issues.