Overview

• Byron Donalds leads Casey DeSantis 34% to 30% in a hypothetical Florida GOP gubernatorial primary, according to a recent poll by Fabrizio Lee & Associates.
• When voters were informed of Donald Trump's endorsement of Donalds, his lead surged to 45% compared to DeSantis' 23%.
• Casey DeSantis, Florida's First Lady, benefits from high name recognition but trails Donalds when endorsements from Trump and Ron DeSantis are considered.
• Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and other potential GOP candidates remain far behind in the polling, with nearly 30% of voters still undecided.
• Donalds has officially announced his candidacy, with Trump hosting a high-profile fundraiser in May, further solidifying his campaign momentum.