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2026 Florida Governor Election Polls, Odds & Candidates

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Race Snapshot

Compare the candidates' saved odds, polling averages and fundraising. Updated .

CandidateSaved oddsPoll averageFunds raised
68%44.9%$738.1K
33%41.6%—

Odds

Odds History

Total volume

$16.9M

24h volume

$6.7M

source: Kalshi

Politics IQ

Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data

Florida · Governor

Lean RepublicanOpen seatBattleground watch

State Lean

Lean Republican

Battleground watch

Primary System

Party primary or state-specific

No primary runoff

Election Rules

Primary Aug 18, 2026

Runoff: No

General: Nov 3, 2026

Early voting

Early voting must begin at least 10 days before Election Day and may not end earlier than the third day before Election Day; county schedules vary.

Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · National Governors Association, Gubernatorial Elections · NCSL · Vote.org · Manual editorial review

Election Dates and Deadlines

Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.

November

TUE 3

Florida 2026 general election

November

FRI 6

Prediction market closes

Latest Race Updates

Key developments affecting the candidates, polls and prediction market odds.

Florida Governor winner?

9h

David Jolly’s Democratic win price rose to 37% while Byron Donalds slipped to 63%, and fresh Election Day reporting says the race is down to a close final stretch in Florida.

63%10%

Latest Election News

Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.

AINews Summary

A new poll shows David Jolly narrowly ahead of Byron Donalds in the Florida governor race. That follows earlier coverage that had Republicans favored and Donalds as the GOP nominee. Overall, the race still looks competitive and polling has been mixed. The latest poll is a modest boost for Jolly and a warning sign for Donalds, but the race still looks close. Mixed polling keeps uncertainty high and limits any clear shift in the market.

Articles
SSlate2 days ago

This Wasn’t Supposed to Be Senate Democrats’ Year. Here’s What Changed.

The party is in the midst of a remarkable comeback—mostly thanks to one man.

UTUSA TODAY1 day ago

What early voting data tell us about the 2026 midterm elections

Approximately 54 million Americans have offered a glimpse into the midterm election, which is seeing an uptick in younger and racially diverse voters.

TVThe Verge1 day ago

Could data center backlash flip Florida?

David Jolly, Florida’s Democratic nominee for governor is counting on data centers to break the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state.

FNFox News2 days ago

Control of Congress hangs in balance across 9 midterm battlegrounds

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as midterm election voters in nine battleground states decide key Senate, House and governor races during Donald Trump's second term.

TIThe Independent Florida Alligator4 days ago

The Alligator’s governor voter guide

For the first time in eight years, Gov. Ron DeSantis is not on the ballot for governor. Now, the big question is who will replace him, with a tight race less than a week before election day. Here is where each candidate stands on the issues.

NNewsBreak1 day ago

Midterm elections live updates: Trump says he'll become 'Mr. Veto' if Dems gain control of Congress

President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Reflecting Pool on Monday. The high-stakes midterm elections are a day away, and candidates are making

CCNBC13 hours ago

5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push to control Congress

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide control of Congress in an election that will define the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

TWThe Washington Post3 days ago

Democratic official says she won’t vote for Iowa Senate candidate over trans ad

Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek faces criticism after ad opposing "taxpayers paying for sex changes."

ESEUROPE SAYS4 days ago

Donalds, Trump rally in Daytona; Jolly in Villages, St. Pete

FLORIDA — As the campaigns for Florida governor continue to try to build support ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Republican Byron Donalds was expected to

TMThe Mercury News4 days ago

For under-50 Senate hopefuls, age isn’t just a number

“Young” is a relative term in the Senate.

Latest Polls

Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
44.9%
41.6%
Byron Donalds
B. Donalds
David Jolly
D. Jolly
Date (Start - End)SpreadDonaldsJolly
Polling Average
Donalds+3.3
44.9%41.6%
Research Co.Oct 31 - Nov 2
Donalds+4.0
48.0%44.0%
ActiVoteOct 20 - 31
Donalds+4.6
52.3%47.7%
RedBox ResearchOct 30 - 31
Donalds+1.0
47.0%46.0%
Big Data PollOct 26 - 30
Donalds+2.9
46.5%43.6%
Big Data PollOct 26 - 30
Donalds+3.2
47.4%44.2%
Stetson University Center for Public Opinion ResearchOct 26 - 30
Donalds+6.0
51.0%45.0%
InsiderAdvantageOct 28 - 29
Donalds+4.0
49.0%45.0%
Targoz Market ResearchOct 26 - 29
Donalds+7.0
50.0%43.0%
The Political Matrix/The Listener GroupOct 26 - 28
Donalds+1.5
40.3%38.8%
St. Pete PollsOct 25 - 27
Donalds+2.3
47.8%45.5%
The New York Times/Siena UniversityOct 19 - 25
Donalds+4.0
48.0%44.0%
Echelon InsightsOct 16 - 23
Donalds+6.0
50.0%44.0%
RedBox ResearchOct 20 - 23
Donalds+5.3
49.2%43.9%
Workbench StrategyOct 18 - 22
Donalds+2.0
48.0%46.0%
co/efficientOct 18 - 20
Donalds+9.0
49.0%40.0%
ActiVoteOct 1 - 19
Donalds+3.4
51.7%48.3%
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabOct 12 - 19
Donalds+2.0
49.0%47.0%
YouGovOct 2 - 15
Donalds+8.0
50.0%42.0%
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesOct 8 - 11
Donalds+6.0
49.0%43.0%
Change ResearchOct 8 - 10
Donalds+0.0
47.0%47.0%
MDW CommunicationsOct 4 - 10
Donalds+2.0
46.0%44.0%
Stetson University Center for Public Opinion ResearchOct 1 - 9
Donalds+11.0
52.0%41.0%
St. Pete PollsOct 5 - 7
Donalds+0.1
44.7%44.6%
YouGovSep 28 - Oct 5
Donalds+2.0
47.0%45.0%
Targoz Market ResearchSep 28 - Oct 4
Donalds+10.0
52.0%42.0%
Targoz Market ResearchSep 28 - Oct 4
Donalds+9.0
48.0%39.0%
Mason-Dixon Polling & StrategySep 28 - Oct 1
Donalds+7.0
48.0%41.0%
Change ResearchSep 25 - 27
Jolly+2.0
46.0%48.0%
Stetson University Center for Public Opinion ResearchSep 14 - 21
Donalds+12.0
51.0%39.0%
St. Pete PollsSep 15 - 17
Donalds+0.1
43.5%43.4%
Change ResearchSep 7 - 9
Jolly+3.0
44.0%47.0%
Hart Research AssociatesAug 10 - 13
Jolly+1.0
45.0%46.0%
Targoz Market ResearchJul 20 - 26
Donalds+7.0
45.0%38.0%
Targoz Market ResearchJul 20 - 26
Donalds+4.0
40.0%36.0%
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabJul 8 - 17
Donalds+5.0
46.0%41.0%
Change ResearchJul 9 - 11
Jolly+1.0
40.0%41.0%
Change ResearchJul 9 - 11
Donalds+0.0
37.0%37.0%
Change ResearchJun 11 - 14
Jolly+6.0
43.0%49.0%
Change ResearchJun 11 - 14
Jolly+5.0
42.0%47.0%
Kaplan StrategiesJun 8 - 9
Donalds+5.1
34.9%29.8%
Change ResearchMay 13 - 16
Jolly+4.0
42.0%46.0%
Change ResearchMay 13 - 16
Jolly+4.0
42.0%46.0%
Change ResearchMay 13 - 16
Donalds+4.0
46.0%42.0%
Change ResearchMay 13 - 16
Donalds+2.0
43.0%41.0%
Cherry CommunicationsMay 1 - 9
Donalds+8.0
47.0%39.0%
The Public Sentiment InstituteApr 27 - 27
Donalds+0.0
40.0%40.0%
Stetson University Center for Public Opinion ResearchMar 25 - Apr 13
Donalds+7.0
47.0%40.0%
Echelon InsightsApr 3 - 9
Donalds+6.0
49.0%43.0%
MDW CommunicationsMar 27 - Apr 3
Donalds+0.7
41.2%40.5%
Emerson CollegeMar 29 - 31
Donalds+4.8
44.2%39.4%
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabFeb 21 - Mar 2
Donalds+6.0
42.0%36.0%
The Public Sentiment InstituteFeb 20 - 20
Donalds+2.7
36.7%34.0%
The Public Sentiment InstituteFeb 20 - 20
Jolly+6.5
35.8%42.3%
The Public Sentiment InstituteFeb 20 - 20
Donalds+3.5
35.7%32.2%
Targoz Market ResearchFeb 13 - 16
Donalds+5.0
41.0%36.0%
Targoz Market ResearchFeb 13 - 16
Donalds+2.0
36.0%34.0%
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabOct 15 - 25
Donalds+11.0
45.0%34.0%
Targoz Market ResearchSep 16 - 18
Donalds+4.0
36.0%32.0%
Bendixen & Amandi InternationalSep 7 - 9
Jolly+1.0
40.0%41.0%
McLaughlin & AssociatesAug 25 - 27
Donalds+8.0
49.0%41.0%
Victory InsightsJun 7 - 10
Donalds+5.3
36.7%31.4%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Campaign Fundraising

Total RaisedCash on Hand
Jun 30, 2026
$1M
$750K
$500K
$250K
$0
B. Donalds
Candidate
Total Raised
Cash on Hand
Burn Rate (per month)
Last report
Byron DonaldsB. Donalds
$738.1KContrib: $590.3K
$334.5KSpent: $2.14M
$119.1KLast period: $2.2K
JULY QUARTERLY · Jun 30, 2026

Source: FEC

Saved Kalshi settlement results

These are market contract results, not election calls or vote totals. News, polls, prices and charts remain as captured.

Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.

Florida Governor winner?

All preserved contracts have verified final results.

  • David Jolly

    Will the Democratic party win the governorship in Florida

    Final: No

    Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

  • Byron Donalds

    Will the Republican party win the governorship in Florida

    Final: Yes

    Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC