Donald Trump's Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races Tighten
Summary
Florida, President Donald Trump’s home state, is showing a close race in this year’s governor election, with Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly tied in recent polls. The contest is tighter than expected in a state that has been solidly Republican for years, with both candidates gaining support from different voter groups.Key Facts
- Florida’s governor race polls show Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly tied at around 45% each.
- Donalds previously led by a small margin, but Jolly is gaining among independent voters and younger people.
- Jolly wins 62% of voters under 30, while Donalds leads heavily with voters 70 and older.
- Hispanic voters in Florida lean toward Jolly in this race, despite voting Republican in the 2024 election.
- Recent polls show some variation, but most still slightly favor Donalds or call the race leaning Republican.
- Donalds has raised over $135 million, far more than Jolly, and has endorsements from President Trump and outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Polls show mixed regional support: Jolly leads in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami; Donalds leads in West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, and Fort Myers.
- Turnout of older voters, who prefer Donalds, could be a key factor in the election outcome.
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