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NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 4, 2026Florida

New Poll Shows Byron Donalds Leading Republican Governor Primary

A recent poll indicates Congressman Byron Donalds holds a 54% lead among likely Republican primary voters for Governor. The data shows Donalds has gained nine percentage points since January, while other candidates remain in the single digits.

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Why It Matters

The poll results indicate the current frontrunner status for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, which will determine one of the two major candidates on the ballot for the general election in November 2026.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds holds 54% support among likely GOP primary voters.
  • Donalds has gained nine percentage points in polling since January.
  • James Fishback polls at 9%, Jay Collins at 7%, and Paul Renner at 2%.
  • The survey has a margin of error of 4.78%.
  • Byron Donalds has raised a total of $67 million between his official campaign and his political committee.
  • Donalds raised $22 million during the first three months of 2026.
  • The poll attributes Donalds' growth in part to his endorsement by Donald Trump.
  • The primary election will take place in 2026.

Who's Mentioned

personJay Collins“Lieutenant Governor and candidate for Governor”personJames Fishback“Investor and candidate for Governor”personPaul Renner“Former state House Speaker and candidate for Governor”dollar_amount$22 million“Funds raised by Byron Donalds in the first three months of 2026”dollar_amount$67 million“Total funds raised by Byron Donalds' campaign and committee”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed Byron Donalds”organizationFabrizio, Lee & Associates“Polling firm that conducted the survey”personByron Donalds“Congressman and candidate for Governor”personRyan Smith“Chair of the Friends of Byron Donalds political committee”