A new survey has revealed that Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, leads his closest primary opponent in the race for Florida governor.
Breitbart reported that a survey conducted by Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) between June 3 and June 7 found that Donalds captured 54 percent in the four-way race to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. Other candidates are James Fishback with eight percent, Jay Collins with five percent, and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner with two percent.
The poll shows that Donalds has earned himself strong support across Florida, particularly in places like Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Orlando, the Panhandle, and Tampa. An earlier survey in April also found that Donalds had a 46 percent support rating.
Jeremy Sheftel, the vice president of political operations for AIF, said in a statement, “Byron Donalds is dominating the Republican Primary race for Florida Governor.” He added, “With a commanding $81 million war chest, an extensive campaign and field apparatus, and a complete and total endorsement from President Donald J. Trump, Donalds is in an extremely advantageous position to be Florida’s Republican nominee for Governor with early voting beginning in two short months.”
Similarly, chief strategist for Donalds campaign Ryan Smith, said that Republicans are supportive of Donalds plan to make Florida more affordable. He has the backing of President Trump, who publicly endorsed him on the social media platform Truth Social in February.
President Trump had written, “I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has a great wife, Erika, and three beautiful sons. They are very proud of him!”
He continued his praises of Donalds, “As Governor, Byron will have a BIG Voice, and work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda. He will fight tirelessly to help Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Protect our Veterans, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”
