Results

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At G Ratings, we conducted a statewide survey to measure electoral preferences and the political climate in Florida ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The September measurement shows Byron Donalds with 44.5% of voting preference, while David Jolly registers 43.3%. Another 12.3% selected Other/None.

The difference between Donalds and Jolly in the G Ratings survey is 1.2 percentage points, reflecting the preferences expressed by respondents during the fieldwork period.

G Ratings presents voting preferences for Florida governor

At G Ratings, we surveyed Florida residents age 18 and older who declared that they met the eligibility requirements to participate in United States electoral processes.

When participants were asked who they would vote for if the 2026 general election for governor of Florida were held at the time of the survey, the results were:

1. Byron Donalds: 44.5%
2. David Jolly: 43.3%
3. Other/None: 12.3%

The figures represent voter preferences measured during the survey period and provide a snapshot of the electoral environment in Florida in September 2026.

Republicans represent 41.5% of respondents

At G Ratings, we also asked participants to identify their political affiliation as part of the study.

The results were:

1. Republican: 41.5%
2. Democratic: 30.1%
3. Independent/Other: 28.3%

The results provide additional context about the political composition of the respondents included in the study.

Economy ranks as the leading issue in Florida

In addition to electoral preferences, at G Ratings we surveyed participants about the issue they considered most important for Florida.

The economy, including jobs, inflation and taxes, ranked first with 28.4%.

The complete results were:

1. Economy — jobs, inflation and taxes: 28.4%
2. Something else: 22.0%
3. State of democracy: 10.8%
4. Immigration: 8.0%
5. Foreign policy: 8.0%
6. Healthcare: 7.0%
7. Education: 7.0%
8. Abortion access: 6.5%
9. Crime: 2.3%

The economy received the highest percentage among the options presented, followed by the Something Else category and the State of Democracy.

Demographic profile of the G Ratings survey

The study also presents the demographic composition of respondents.

By gender, the distribution was:

1. Female: 50.6%
2. Male: 49.4%

By age, respondents were distributed as follows:

1. 18–29 years: 17.7%
2. 30–39 years: 16.0%
3. 40–49 years: 15.2%
4. 50–59 years: 16.4%
5. 60–69 years: 16.2%
6. 70 years or older: 18.5%

The ethnicity distribution was:

1. White or Caucasian: 48.0%
2. Hispanic or Latino: 28.1%
3. Black or African American: 15.7%
4. Other or multiple races: 4.8%
5. Asian: 3.4%

G Ratings surveyed 825 Florida residents

At G Ratings, we conducted fieldwork between September 16 and September 21, 2026, obtaining 825 completed questionnaires.

Participants were adults age 18 and older residing in Florida who declared that they met the eligibility criteria to participate in United States electoral processes. Respondents also confirmed that they were registered to vote and intended to participate in the upcoming election.

The sample was selected using a procedure structured to reflect the composition of the state’s electorate. The study used a non-probability design balanced by demographic and geographic variables, including gender, age group, region, education level and ethnicity.

Data collection was conducted through self-administered digital questionnaires accessible on mobile devices and computers. The survey was administered in English.

Odysseus supports the G Ratings survey process

The study used Odysseus, a technological platform developed by G Ratings by GobernArte S.C. that incorporates algorithmic models to maintain a distribution consistent with reference population parameters.

Access to the platform was restricted to adults age 18 and older, while respondents were additionally screened to confirm voter registration status and their intention to participate in the upcoming election.

Quality controls were implemented during fieldwork to validate response consistency and exclude incomplete or atypical interviews.

For the sample of 825 completed questionnaires, the study establishes a theoretical margin of error between ±3.5% and ±5%, assuming a 95% confidence level and simple random sampling.

Because the survey uses a non-probability design, this margin of error should be interpreted as an approximate statistical reference rather than an exact estimate of the total study error.

At G Ratings, we present these results as a measurement of voter opinion during the period in which the survey was conducted. Electoral preferences and public priorities can change as the 2026 election process develops.