Poll: Byron Donalds emerges as early favorite for Governor over Casey DeSantis

Byron Donalds continues to lead all Florida Republicans in 2026 gubernatorial poll • Florida Phoenix

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds outside the Florida House of Representatives Chambers on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Photo by Christine Sexton/Florida Phoenix) Will Byron Donalds be challenged for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026? No serious contender has emerged as of yet, and a new poll published on Monday shows that of the various Republicans being floated as potential opponents to the U.S. representative from Southwest Florida, only Firs…

Byron Donalds' chances of beating Casey DeSantis in Florida—polls

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds could hold major weight in the state's 2026 gubernatorial race.

Trump's Pick Takes Early Lead: Byron Donalds Dominates Florida Governor's Race Poll

Trump’s Favored Candidate Seizes Momentum in Florida’s Republican Primary The race for Florida’s 2026 Gubernatorial seat is heating up early, and one name is surging ahead: U.S. Representative Byron Donalds. A recent poll by St. Pete Polls for Florida Politics reveals that the Trump-endorsed Congressman is the clear frontrunner among Republican primary voters, leaving potential […] Trump’s Pick Takes Early Lead: Byron Donalds Dominates Florida G…

Poll: Byron Donalds emerges as early favorite for Governor over Casey DeSantis

And his lead only gets bigger if Jay Collins runs as Gov. DeSantis' natural successor instead.