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Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate

The poll found Moody leading Democratic challenger Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race.

Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate
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A Florida poll found Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly in the governor’s race and Republican Sen. Ashley Moody leading challenger Angie Nixon in the Senate race. It also showed mixed views among Hispanic voters and divided opinions on immigration enforcement and a property-tax measure.

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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

U.S. senator from Florida and Republican Senate candidate

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David W. Jolly
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Democratic candidate for Florida governor

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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida

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Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Republican candidate for Florida governor

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States; his job approval and standing with Florida voters are reported

Former president, mentioned for his 2020 result in Miami-Dade County

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor

Former Democratic primary opponent of Angie Nixon

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Florida Poll Shows Ashley Moody Leading Senate Race

The outlets agree that a Mason-Dixon poll found Ashley Moody leading Angie Nixon in Florida’s Senate race. Center outlets focus on the polling results, with several also covering other races or voter views. Right-leaning outlets place Moody’s lead within a broader Republican advantage in Florida races, with Breitbart highlighting Hispanic voters.

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