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Byron Donalds' Chances of Losing Florida Race to Democrat David Jolly—Poll

A new poll puts Donalds behind David Jolly in a hypothetical Florida governor’s race.

Byron Donalds' Chances of Losing Florida Race to Democrat David Jolly—Poll
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A Change Research poll puts David Jolly ahead of Representative Byron Donalds, 46 percent to 40 percent, in a hypothetical Florida governor’s race. The article notes that the race is early and that other indicators favor Republicans.

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Byron Donalds R · FL-19
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Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

U.S. representative and candidate in the Florida governor’s race

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

Democratic candidate in the Florida governor’s race and former Republican congressman

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, mentioned in context about Florida’s 2024 presidential vote and Donalds’ expected primary prospects

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Then-vice president and Trump’s 2024 presidential opponent

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

Florida governor whose term limit makes the seat open

ALSO MENTIONED  Gates McGavick, Donalds campaign communications director

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Florida Governor’s Race Polls and Debate Challenge

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