Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly: What Poll Shows Under 2 Months to Midterms
Summary
A new poll shows Democrat David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds by 3 points in Florida’s governor race, with less than two months before the November midterm elections. Both candidates are competing to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, and the race is seen as important for both parties in a state that has recently leaned Republican.Key Facts
- David Jolly (Democrat) leads Byron Donalds (Republican) by 47% to 44% in a recent poll.
- The margin of error in the poll is about 2.8 percentage points, so the race is very close.
- Both candidates aim to succeed Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who has served eight years.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Donalds before the Republican primary, and DeSantis supported him after.
- Trump won Florida by a large margin in 2024, increasing the state’s Republican strength.
- David Jolly was previously a Republican but switched to the Democratic Party in 2025.
- The poll surveyed over 1,300 registered Florida voters in early September.
- Another recent poll showed a similarly close race, with Jolly slightly ahead.
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