Cook Political Report shifts FL gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 261

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Thursday moved the race from “Solid Republican” to “Likely Republican.”

“While Jolly trails Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds by more than a 10:1 margin in fundraising, his ability to potentially reach out to independents and disaffected Republicans makes this a unique contest …

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