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Part of situation: Florida Gubernatorial Race: Tightening Margins and Funding (37 clusters)

Byron Donalds and David Jolly compete in Florida governor race

Florida governor race Byron Donalds David Jolly 2026 election Republican Party

The race for the Florida governorship is intensifying as Republican U.S. Representative Byron Donalds competes against Democrat David Jolly. The election follows term limits for current Governor Ron DeSantis.

Polling indicates a highly competitive contest. One St. Pete Polls survey placed Donalds at 44% and Jolly at 43%, while a Change Research survey showed Jolly leading with 48% to Donalds’ 46%. Donalds has campaigned on a platform of rejecting socialism and protecting the ‘Florida Dream,’ receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump. Conversely, Jolly has received support from former Attorney General Eric Holder.

As a Black candidate, Donalds’ candidacy has sparked discussions regarding racial dynamics within the Republican electorate. If elected, he would become Florida’s first Black governor.

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Byron Donalds · David Jolly · Donald Trump · Florida · Ron DeSantis

Sources

Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters [offthepress.com]
How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor? - Perryville Republic Monitor [republicmonitor.com]
Florida governor race tightens as Byron Donalds faces David Jolly [cryptobriefing.com]
Election 2026 Florida Governor [www.gjsentinel.com]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Tells Voters to ‘Reject Socialism’ as Governor’s Race Heats Up: ‘Protect and Defend the Florida Dream’ [thenerdstash.com]
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters [www.cbsnews.com]