Florida Governor’s Race Heats Up | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s governor’s race is heating up as both parties scramble to replace Ron DeSantis. Republican frontrunner Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, leads the GOP field with massive poll numbers and fundraising dominance, while Democratic hopeful David Jolly — a former Republican — edges ahead among Democrats with top funding and polling. The primary tests GOP loyalty, with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins vying for DeSantis’s legacy and the governor himself staying neutral. With closed primaries and a crowded November ballot including third-party contenders, Florida voters will soon decide if it’s Donalds…