Florida governor race: Byron Donalds faces David Jolly on election day
The gist
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly face Florida voters on election day.
Polls show Donalds ahead but close, with roughly 10% of voters undecided.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2025David Jolly, a former Republican congressman turned Democrat, announced his bid for Florida governor.
- Sep 30, 2026Rep. Byron Donalds held a town hall in Gainesville as part of his Defending the Florida Dream Tour.
- Oct 7, 2026An NBC South Florida/Telemundo poll by Mason-Dixon found Donalds leading Jolly 48% to 41%, with 1% for an independent and 10% undecided.