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Byron Donalds Leads Florida Governor Race, Polls Split

8/28/2026

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads the Florida governor's race despite the Cook Political Report rating it Likely Republican.
Byron Donalds has raised more than ten times the amount David Jolly has raised for his campaign.
A University of North Florida poll (July 8-17) gave Byron Donalds 46% and David Jolly 41% support.
A Hart Research poll (August 10-13) showed David Jolly ahead 46% to Byron Donalds’ 45% among likely voters.

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads the Florida governor's race despite the Cook Political Report rating it Likely Republican.
Byron Donalds has raised more than ten times the amount David Jolly has raised for his campaign.
A University of North Florida poll (July 8-17) gave Byron Donalds 46% and David Jolly 41% support.
A Hart Research poll (August 10-13) showed David Jolly ahead 46% to Byron Donalds’ 45% among likely voters.