Florida Republicans are expressing anxiety over midterm election turnout, with Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledging weaker participation than expected. U.S. Representative Byron Donalds is currently leading in his gubernatorial race against Democrat David Jolly, but early voting data indicates a narrow Republican advantage. Democrats have already surpassed their early voting totals from 2022 in several counties, which could pose challenges for GOP candidates as Election Day approaches.
Key facts
- Florida Republicans lead Democrats in early ballots by only 2.8 percentage points.
- Byron Donalds has raised $176 million for his gubernatorial campaign.
- Democrats have surpassed their 2022 early voting totals in 15 counties.
- Republicans need a significant Election Day turnout to overcome potential deficits.
- Black and Hispanic voters are increasingly participating in early voting.
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