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David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds: Florida Poll

David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds: Florida Poll

Summary

A recent YouGov poll shows Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 points in the Florida governor race. The close numbers suggest the election to replace Governor Ron DeSantis is more competitive than expected.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds, a Republican, has 47% support; David Jolly, a Democrat, has 45% in the poll.
  • The 7% of voters remain undecided.
  • The poll surveyed 3,813 likely Florida voters from September 28 to October 5.
  • Florida has not had a Democratic governor since 1994.
  • President Donald Trump won Florida by about 13 points in 2024.
  • Younger voters favor Jolly, while older voters mostly support Donalds.
  • Hispanic voters slightly prefer Jolly; white voters without college degrees lean toward Donalds.
  • Other polls vary, with some favoring Jolly and others showing a bigger lead for Donalds.
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