David Jolly Sworn In to Congress

David Jolly was sworn in to Congress Thursday afternoon, just a few days after his close victory over former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink in CD 13. Sink and Jolly competed for the seat in a highly publicized election to replace the late C.W. Bill Young.

"We have had a nationally watched race, that race is now over," Jolly said to his new colleagues in Washington. "And now it is time for me as a member of Congress and this body to join with each of you to follow in the footsteps you have made to serve in your community as I begin to serve mine."

At his acceptance speech Tuesday, Jolly vowed to advance the interests of Pinellas County, not those of Washington.

Jolly, 41, will face another election for the seat in November.