Overview
- An American Promise survey of likely Republican voters shows Byron Donalds at 44% in a four-way primary field, far ahead of named rivals, though the poll’s public methodology details are limited.
- When respondents are told of President Trump’s backing, Donalds’ primary support rises to 62% in the American Promise test.
- A James Madison Institute poll of 1,200 registered voters finds Donalds leading David Jolly 41% to 36% in a general-election matchup, with 17% undecided and 6% backing independent Jason Pizzo.
- The JMI survey also shows Donalds leading the GOP primary at 33%, followed by Jay Collins at 15%, Paul Renner at 9%, and James Fishback at 3%.
- A pro-Donalds committee has launched a seven-figure digital ad buy highlighting Trump’s endorsement, as betting markets and top forecasters continue to rate the governor’s race as strongly Republican.