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Byron Donalds' Chances of Being Defeated by Democrats in Florida—New Poll

Jolly trails Donalds in one poll but leads in another survey cited in the article.

Byron Donalds' Chances of Being Defeated by Democrats in Florida—New Poll
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Jul 20, 2026
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A University of North Florida poll puts Byron Donalds ahead of David Jolly, 46 percent to 41 percent, in Florida’s governor race. Other polls show competing leads, while forecasters still rate the state safely Republican.

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

Democratic candidate for Florida governor and former U.S. representative

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Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Republican U.S. representative and candidate for Florida governor

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Charlie Crist
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former Florida governor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States

Florida state lawmaker and Democratic Senate candidate

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Republican U.S. senator and candidate in the Florida Senate race

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

Florida governor

Democratic candidate in Florida’s Senate race

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Gillum, Former Democratic candidate for Florida governor; Barack Obama, Former president; Dotie Joseph, Florida state representative and Democratic candidate for governor; James Fishback, Republican candidate for governor; Jay Collins, Florida lieutenant governor and Republican candidate for governor; Jerry Demings, Orange County mayor and former candidate for governor; Paul Renner, Former Florida House speaker and Republican candidate for governor

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UNF Poll Shows Donalds Leading Jolly in Florida Governor’s Race
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