Poll puts Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds neck-and-neck for governor, leaves out Trump endorsement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new poll released by the James Madison Institute found First Lady Casey DeSantis with a narrow three-point advantage on Rep. Byron Donalds in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial primary, 26% to 23%, with 39% undecided.

The same poll found Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is rumored to be planning a campaign but has not formally announced, at just 2% support.