Republicans Lead Florida Governor and Senate Races
Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody hold leads in Florida's gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races according to recent public opinion polls.
Recent public opinion polls show Republican candidates holding advantages in Florida's upcoming gubernatorial and U.S. Senate contests. Byron Donalds leads Democrat David Jolly in the governor's race with a four-poll average of 48.0% to 43.3%. In the Senate race, Republican Ashley Moody maintains a larger lead over Democrat Angie Nixon, averaging 49.5% to 42.8%.
Republicans benefit from a registration advantage of 1.55 million voters, though analysts observe that these races are tighter than in previous election cycles. Voters report that inflation and the cost of living are the primary factors influencing their decisions.
Independent ratings from Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball categorize the governor's race as leaning Republican and the Senate race as solid or safe for Republicans. Approval for President Donald Trump in Florida remains higher than his national average, although these ratings vary across different demographics.
