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Andrew Gillum is joining CNN as a political commentator

The former Tallahassee mayor previously won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor, then he lost to Ron DeSantis.

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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum attends a service to advocate for a vote recount on Nov. 11, 2018, at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ron DeSantis wound up winning the gubernatorial race.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Andrew Gillum is coming back to a TV screen near you. This time, as a political commentator for CNN.

The former Tallahassee mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.

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Gillum previously ran against Ron DeSantis to become Florida's next governor. He narrowly lost the November race.

Last week, the Florida Commission on Ethics recommended found probable cause that Gillum accepted gifts from lobbyists during trips and failed to report them.

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Gillum is accused of accepting gifts over $100 from lobbyists and vendors during his time as Tallahassee mayor.

Gillum has always maintained his innocence.

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