NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 21, 2026Hillsborough
Polling tracker suspends firm over alleged falsified data in Florida gubernatorial primary
A major polling tracker has suspended the use of data from a polling firm following the discovery of evidence that the firm allegedly falsified survey results regarding candidates in the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)Why It Matters
The integrity of polling data used to track candidate support in the Florida gubernatorial race is under scrutiny, potentially affecting how voters and media perceive candidate standing.
Key Facts
- A major polling tracker announced the suspension of a polling firm on Thursday.
- The suspension follows evidence that the firm allegedly falsified data.
- The falsified data pertains to a survey of candidates in the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary.
Who's Mentioned
organizationPatriot Polling“Polling firm suspended for failing to disclose campaign sponsorship.”personJames Fishback“GOP candidate in the Florida gubernatorial race who allegedly funded the polls.”personByron Donalds“Rep. (R-Fla.) who won the GOP primary.”organizationThe Public Sentiment Institute“Polling firm accused of data manipulation and non-disclosure.”organizationFiftyPlusOne“A polling tracker that banned TPSI and suspended Patriot Polling.”personJay Collins“Florida Lt. Gov and candidate whose poll numbers were allegedly adjusted.”locationFlorida“Location of the gubernatorial primary race”personAustin Park“Co-founder and head of research at VoteHub.”organizationMedian Strategies“A firm that previously admitted to spreading false polling data.”