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Byron Donalds' Chances of Winning Florida Governor's Seat, New Poll Shows

Jolly leads Donalds in the new poll and in another recent survey, while an earlier poll showed Donalds ahead.

Byron Donalds' Chances of Winning Florida Governor's Seat, New Poll Shows
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Jun 18, 2026
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A Change Research poll shows Democrat David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds in a hypothetical Florida governor’s race, while earlier surveys have produced different results. The article also reports the candidates’ campaign positions and responses to the poll.

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

Democratic candidate for Florida governor and former Republican congressman

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Byron Donalds
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Republican candidate for Florida governor and member of Congress

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Donald Trump
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President of the United States; Donalds endorser

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

Former vice president

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

Florida governor

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