Florida Democrats' Chances of Flipping Governorship: New Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Democrat David Jolly slightly leading Republican Byron Donalds in the 2026 Florida governor race. The poll suggests the race could be closer than recent trends, with independent voters and economic concerns playing important roles.Key Facts
- David Jolly leads Byron Donalds 46% to 42% among likely voters in the new poll.
- After learning more about the candidates, Jolly’s lead grows to 48% to 41%.
- Independent voters favor Jolly by 18 points (46% to 28%).
- Democratic voter motivation is higher (88%) compared to Republican motivation (75%).
- 70% of voters say they are falling behind on the rising cost of living.
- 65% of respondents think Florida is not affordable for their family.
- The poll surveyed 2,070 registered voters from May 13 to 16, with a margin of error of 2.3%.
- Other polls still show Republicans with an edge, including one giving Donalds a 47% to 39% lead.
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