National Perspective: Florida’s political shift from purple to deep red
- In a May 2025 poll, Florida congressman Byron Donalds leads First Lady Casey DeSantis in the Republican gubernatorial primary race.
- Donalds' rise follows President Trump’s endorsement in February, which significantly shifted voter support despite some remaining unaware of it.
- Donalds holds a +32 net favorability and raised over $12 million by March, while DeSantis leads in name recognition and faces swirling rumors about her candidacy.
- Polls show a narrow lead for DeSantis before Trump’s endorsement became widely known, and when voters learned of Trump’s backing, Donalds gained a double-digit advantage.
- This dynamic suggests Trump’s endorsement remains crucial in Florida’s Republican primary, potentially reshaping the party’s 2026 gubernatorial contest and voter alignment.
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National Perspective: Florida’s political shift from purple to deep red
SEBASTIAN, Florida — Florida used to be an eastern political version of Nevada. Now it is a southern political version of Idaho. Florida once was regarded as the prototypical swing state, much like Nevada, which voted Republican six times in the past dozen presidential elections and went Democratic six times in the same period. Now it more nearly resembles Idaho, which voted Republican in 18 of the last 19 elections. For a time, in the period be…
Casey DeSantis leads Byron Donalds in Florida GOP primary before voters learn of Trump endorsement · American Wire News
President Donald Trump’s impact on a hypothetical gubernatorial primary matchup appeared measurable according to polling before and after an endorsement. As much as conservatives wondered what would come next for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he termed out of office, the future for the wife of America’s governor piqued the interest of even more people. While many favored Casey DeSantis were she to step into the 2026 gubernatorial race, Trump’s ea…
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Donald Trump Makes Multiple Endorsements
Donald Trump endorsed many Congressional Republicans on Friday night. He endorsed Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna. Truth Social: Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna is an incredible Advocate for the Great People of Florida’s 13th Congressional District! Anna is an America First Patriot, who fights tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes, Secure our Border, End Migrant Crime, Support our Great Military/Vets, Protect our always under siege Second Am…
The Trump effect: Florida race turned on its head as voters are told what the president wants
A public opinion survey shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leading Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, 44%-25, in the race for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. That’s from a new poll conducted for the James Madison Institute (JMI) in the middle of May among 516 Republican voters. That’s after those Republicans were informed that Donalds has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump for the governor’s race. The poll says initial …
JMI Poll: GOP Holds Slim Lead in Florida Governor's Race - Conservative Angle
Republicans have opened a narrow early lead in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race, according to a new poll, Newsweek reported, as Democrats look to revive their fortunes in a state that has trended increasingly conservative under Gov. Ron DeSantis. The post JMI Poll: GOP Holds Slim Lead in Florida Governor's Race appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House
Poll: GOP Holds Slim Lead in Florida Governor’s Race
Republicans have opened a narrow early lead in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, according to a new poll, Newsweek reported, as Democrats look to revive their fortunes in a state that has trended increasingly conservative under Governor Ron DeSantis. Republicans are leading in early polling for Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, but the margin remains tight, suggesting a potential opening for Democrats aiming to reverse a string of statewide defea…
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