Donalds garners 50% support on the Republican primary ballot
WATCH REPLAY:Republican Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, above with Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey, hosted a Public Safety Roundtable on Tuesday at Carroll Distributing in Melbourne, drawing local officials, law enforcement leaders, and community members for a discussion centered on crime, public safety policy, and the role of government in maintaining order. (YouTube Video)
EXCLUSIVE: Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds talks with Space Coast Daily’s Zach Clark about the space industry following the historic launch of the Artemis II Mission from Cape Canaveral. In the interview, Donalds also addresses border security, and public safety at a community roundtable held in Melbourne at the Carroll Distributing Company on Tuesday.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, above left, welcomed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, center, and Tyler Sirois, a Brevard County Commission candidate, to Brevard County this week for a wide-ranging tour highlighting public safety operations, infrastructure challenges, and the region’s rapid growth. “We’re proud of the work our deputies and law enforcement partners are doing every day to keep Brevard County safe,” SheriffIvey said during the tour.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — A new survey released by The Tarrance Group shows Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds holding a commanding lead among likely Republican primary voters in Florida.
According to the memorandum dated April 8, 2026, Donalds garners 50% support on the Republican primary ballot, while all other candidates remain in the single digits.
Florida’s premier liberty-themed celebration, the 17th Annual Constitution Day Dinner, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 30, at the Radisson Resort at the Port Convention Center in Cape Canaveral.
The survey, conducted March 30 through April 2, included 600 likely Florida voters, with an oversample of Republican primary voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.1% for all voters and 4.7% for Republican primary voters.
Poll results indicate Donalds support has increased by four points since January. The report highlights stronger gains in key regions, including a 14-point increase in the Tampa Bay media market and a 7-point rise in the Florida Panhandle.
The survey also found that awareness of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Donalds has grown. More than half (53%) of Republican primary voters said they are aware of the endorsement, up from 44% in January. Awareness is highest in the Tampa Bay area at 57% and stands at 52% in the Panhandle.
Additionally, the poll shows broader voter sentiment on policy issues. A majority of Florida voters (54%) and 75% of Republican voters expressed support for a proposed national AI policy framework to establish safety standards, protect children, and promote innovation among U.S.-based companies.
The findings suggest Donalds has consolidated early support within the Republican primary electorate while also benefiting from increased visibility tied to high-profile endorsements and targeted messaging efforts across the state.
