Byron Donalds Consolidates Florida GOP Primary Lead With 54% in New Poll

Overview

• Byron Donalds leads the Republican field for governor with 54% support in a Fabrizio, Lee & Associates poll, while James Fishback posts 9%, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins 7%, and Paul Renner 2%.
• The polling memo says Donalds gained since January as undecided Republicans learned of the president’s endorsement and as he campaigned statewide.
• Donalds reports more than $67 million raised between his campaign and committee, including $22 million in the first three months of 2026.
• A statewide survey by The Public Sentiment Institute shows Donalds and Democrat David Jolly tied at 40% with 16% undecided, and an Emerson poll in late March showed Donalds ahead 44% to 39%.
• Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the race safe or solid for Republicans, with Florida’s primary on August 18 and a rightward shift in recent cycles shaping expectations.