US EditionEmerson Poll Shows Byron Donalds Leads Florida GOP Governor Race
The Emerson College survey shows Donalds ahead by 42 points, with strong support among men and voters over 60.
- Representative Byron Donalds leads Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary with 46% support, according to an Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday, establishing an early commanding advantage in the race.
- With Governor Ron DeSantis term-limited and unable to seek another consecutive term under state law, the open race draws intense attention. Florida's primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026, with the general election on November 3.
- Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and James Fishback trail at 4% each while 39% remain undecided. Donalds peaks at 54% support among voters over 60 and has raised more than $67 million as of March's end.
- In a hypothetical general election, Donalds edges Democrat David Jolly 44% to 39%. The Democratic primary remains unsettled with 53% undecided, 21% supporting Jolly, and 10% backing Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.
- Economic anxiety shapes the political environment, with 45% of Floridians saying they are worse off financially than a year ago. Appointed Senator Ashley Moody leads potential Democratic challengers in the 2026 Senate race, including retired Army Lt. Alex Vindman.
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With a view to the Florida Governor's 2026 election, which will define Ron DeSantis' successor in office, a new poll measured Byron Donalds and David Jolly's intention to vote as the main candidates.In that confrontation, the Republican takes a slight advantage.The poll indicates that they both lead their inmates in front of the primaries.Donalds surpasses Jolly by less than five points, according to a pollThe race continues prior to the Florida…
Emerson Poll: Fla. Rep. Donalds Early GOP Front-Runner for Governor
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Byron Donalds Leads Florida GOP Field for Governor, but Nearly 4 in 10 Voters Remain Undecided
Rep. Byron Donalds leads the Republican primary field for Florida governor to replace Ron DeSantis with 46% support, but nearly 4 in 10 of likely voters (39%) remain undecided, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey.
Florida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for Governor, Republicans Outpace Democrats in Florida Elections - Emerson Polling
DeSantis Job Approval at 50%; Redistricting Plan at 44% support A new Emerson College Polling survey of the Florida gubernatorial primary finds Rep. Byron Donalds leading the Republican field with 46% support, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and James Fishback each receive 4%, and 39% of voters remain undecided. In a hypothetical ballot test that includes Casey DeSantis, Donalds leads with 44% support compared to 7% for DeSantis. “Byron Donalds …
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