The only candidate who participated was Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. He gave a statement to the NAA delegates and then answered questions from the audience.
The major candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Florida are: Gillum, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, business owner Chris King, and former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine. The major candidates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Florida are: U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.
The FAMU NAA does not endorse candidates due to its status as a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization. It held the forum for the purpose of sharing information.
FAMU President Larry Robinson, Board of Trustees Chair Kelvin Lawson, and FAMU NAA President Gregory Clark were all in attendance for the event.