DeSantis favored over Trump among Florida Republicans, UNF poll finds

Florida Republicans favor Gov. Ron DeSantis over former President Donald Trump, in line with a brand new ballot from UNF’s Public Opinion Analysis Lab.

Whereas the governor has not introduced any plans to run for president, the 2 appear to be on a collision course for the GOP nomination.

READ: Full outcomes of statewide UNF ballot

When given a listing of 10 potential candidates, 52% of registered Republicans in Florida indicated they might vote for DeSantis, adopted by 27% for Trump, the ballot discovered.

The one different candidates, or probably candidates, who acquired multiple %, had been Nikki Haley, Liz Cheney and Mike Pence. Haley introduced her candidacy earlier this yr, the opposite two haven’t.

When requested to choose between DeSantis and Trump in a head-to-head race, 59% mentioned they might vote for DeSantis, with 28% for Trump — 14% didn’t know or refused to reply.

UNF additionally requested voters who they might choose in head-to-head races with DeSantis and President Joe Biden, who hasn’t introduced whether or not he’ll run for re-election.

The outcomes had been comparable for DeSantis and Trump, with each projected to beat Biden in Florida, and with DeSantis successful by a barely larger margin.

It’s vital to notice that that is only a snapshot of how Florida Republicans are feeling, with the earliest GOP primaries nonetheless a yr away.

DeSantis has hinted he’ll decide on a 2024 run after the state’s legislative session ends in Could.

The primary Republican presidential debate is scheduled for Aug. 3.