Updated Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
Governor · 3 November 2026

Florida Governor 2026

78.7% RByron Donalds leads TruthIndex™Likely R
Polymarket
79.5%
Kalshi
78.5%
Spread
1.0 pts
24h
–
7 days
+1.2
Updated
Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
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Recent coverage for Florida Governor.

  1. Latest polls differ in Florida governor's race

    In the race for governor, one poll gives Byron Donalds an 11 point lead, but another shows the race tied. Others have given David Jolly a one to three point lead. So which is it? FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.

    WTVTDonalds
  2. James Fishback ‘withholding’ Byron Donalds endorsement | Florida News

    Load comments [...] Donalds did damage control on social media Wednesday ahead of Fishback’s announcement.

    miamitimesonline.comDonalds
  3. Stetson poll: Donalds, Moody maintain leads as Florida amendments face 60% threshold | News

    Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds attends a midterm campaign rally on Oct. 1 in Lakeland. A Stetson University poll shows Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly 52% to 41% in Florida’s governor's race.

    daytonatimes.comDonalds
  4. Byron Donalds Is Pro Data Centers. So Is His Stock Portfolio.

    The financial disclosure reports are the most recent example of how connected Donalds has been with the AI industry.

    Mother JonesDonalds
  5. Black Floridians for Donalds

    A statewide coalition of pastors, sheriffs, state lawmakers, business owners, educators and civic leaders supporting Byron Donalds for governor and Bryan Ávila for lieutenant governor.

    byrondonalds.comCampaignDonalds
More coverage 8
  1. Democratic pollster sees Governor's race as a 'toss up'

    Candidates: Byron Donalds (R) at 46%, David Jolly (D) at 44%; about 10% undecided.

    Florida PoliticsJollyDonalds
  2. Will new leadership end clashes in Tallahassee?

    The article discusses how a new leadership mix in Tallahassee, including both new and seasoned lawmakers and a potential new governor, could alter tensions between the governor and the legislature.

  3. David Jolly says the ‘entire race could come down to’ undecided Black voters - M•I•A Media Group

    David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for Florida governor, is targeting undecided Black voters as a key swing factor in the race.

    miamediagrp.comJolly
  4. Poll: Amendment 3’s fate rides on undecided voters as support sits at 50%

    Amendment 3: Support at about 50%, with undecided voters shaping its fate.

    Florida PoliticsJolly
  5. Stetson Poll Shows Donalds, Moody Leading Florida Races · The Floridian

    A Stetson University poll (Oct. 1–9) indicates Byron Donalds leads the Florida governor’s race. Donalds has 52% support vs.

    floridianpress.comJollyDonalds
  6. Florida Democrats test 2 different comeback strategies

    David Jolly, the Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is pursuing a moderate, crossover-appeal campaign that positions him as a former Republican who can appeal to swing voters.

    PoliticoJolly
  7. Last Call for 10.14.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

    The Miami Select piece reports on Florida political polling relevant to Byron Donalds in the governor’s race context.

    miamiselect.comDonalds
  8. Election Day 2026: Florida voter's guide to key races, candidates and voting information

    The Florida governor race in 2026 features two major candidates: Byron Donalds, backed by Donald Trump, and David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who is running as a Democrat.

    WTSPDonalds

Byron Donalds, last 60 days

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OutcomeTruthIndex™PolymarketKalshiSpread24h
RByron Donalds 78.7% 79.5% 78.5% 1.0 pts –
DDavid Jolly 20.5% 20.5% 20.5% 0.0 pts –

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Candidates & Background

Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th congressional district (since 2021)

Byron Donalds, a Republican who has represented Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021, won the Republican nomination for Florida governor in August 2026.

Born 1978 · Brooklyn, New York
David Jolly

David Jolly

Democratic

David Jolly, a lawyer who represented Florida in the U.S. House as a Republican from 2014 to 2017, is the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in 2026.

Born 1972 · Dunedin, Florida

Margin of victory

Each venue's margin market, shown on its own: the two venues set their ranges differently.

Kalshi65.5K contracts

Florida Governor margin of victory

Donalds, 1+ pts
78.5%
Donalds, 3+ pts
68.5%
Donalds, 6+ pts
45.5%
Donalds, 9+ pts
29.0%
Donalds, 12+ pts
12.5%
Donalds, 15+ pts
5.8%
Donalds, 18+ pts
0.6%
Source: Kalshi market

Kalshi13.3K contracts

Florida Governor margin of victory

Jolly, 3+ pts
7.5%
Jolly, 6+ pts
3.9%
Source: Kalshi market

Polymarket$18.9K traded

Florida Governor Election Margin of Victory

Donalds 18%+
3.2%
Donalds 15-18%
4.8%
Donalds 12-15%
5.0%
Donalds 9-12%
15.5%
Donalds 6-9%
19.5%
Donalds 3-6%
23.5%
Donalds 0-3%
19.0%
Jolly 0-3%
10.4%
Jolly 3-6%
7.0%
Jolly 6%+
4.0%
Source: Polymarket market

Each venue's market

Polymarket$297.0K traded

Prices which party wins.

Byron Donalds: Counted · bid 79.0% / ask 80.0% · $126.7K within 5 pts

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date. Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party. The candidates may be named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.

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Kalshi3.3M contracts traded

Prices which party wins.

Byron Donalds: Counted · bid 78.0% / ask 79.0% · $386.0K within 5 pts

Contract shown: Byron Donalds

If a representative of the Republican party is inaugurated as the governor of Florida pursuant to the 2026 election, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market is eligible for accelerated determination after a consensus of media organizations project the winner. See full rules for details.

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