The survey tracks with an average of recent polls<\/a> showing Donalds ahead by a similar margin, and again shows a race where the massive Republican registration advantage may not translate into an overwhelming win for the GOP.<\/p>\n Part of the reason it is so close is because Jolly, a former Republican Congressman turned moderate Democrat, does a better job getting voters to cross over than does Donalds, a Congressman from Naples powered to the front of the Primary race by President Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> endorsement.<\/p>\n Jolly takes 7% of Republicans, suggesting Donalds will have some work to do if he wins the Primary as expected. Donalds only takes 2% of Democrats. Voters outside of the two parties are almost evenly split, with Donalds taking 39% and Jolly 38%.<\/p>\n Donalds, who could be the first Black man to be Governor, has yet to translate what would be a historic achievement into appeal to Black voters. Just 6% of those polled back him, compared to 83% behind Jolly.<\/p>\n Jolly leads with Hispanic voters also, 53% to 35%.<\/p>\n However, White voters are on board with Donalds, 55% to 34%.<\/p>\n Donalds is most dominant in North Florida, leading Jolly 52% to 31%. He also leads in Central Florida, 46% to 43%. However, Jolly is up in South Florida, 45% to 43%.<\/p>\n Interestingly, the survey shows Donalds with some work to do with Trump voters despite the endorsement. He takes 87% of that group. While only 2% support Jolly, with 6% preferring \u201csomeone else,\u201d the attrition suggests that the President\u2019s preference isn\u2019t guaranteeing universal support.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Moffitt_FL-Politics-Digital-Innovation-Programatic-Ad_728-\u00d7-90.jpg\")
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