# Latino Support for Florida Governor Race in Question

> Latino voters split between GOP's Donalds and Democrat Jolly in Florida governor race.
- Title: Latino Support for Florida Governor Race in Question
- Summary: Latino voters split between GOP's Donalds and Democrat Jolly in Florida governor race. Latino voters favor Democrat David Jolly over Republican Byron Donalds…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/latino-support-for-gops-byron-donalds-in-doubt-for-florida-governors-race-12590507
- Published: 2026-10-19T23:22:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: latino, florida, governor, byron donalds, david jolly, poll, n+ univision, yougov
## Poll Shows Race Split
A new N+ Univision/YouGov poll shows Republican Byron Donalds leads Democrat David Jolly overall in Florida's governor race.
## Latino Vote Shift
Among Latinos, David Jolly receives 48 percent support compared to Byron Donalds' 43 percent.
## Trump's Latino Favorability
President Trump's favorability among key Latino voting blocs is 38 percent compared to 54 percent unfavorable.
## Historical Context
Florida has shifted to the right over time and is now seen as a reliable pickup for Republicans.
## Latino Immigration Concerns
Fifty-five percent of Latinos say immigration enforcement has gone too far, combining 32 percent who note enforcement is too far and 23 percent who say border situation is overstated.
## Economic Issues
Fifty-nine percent of Latinos say jobs and cost of living are top issues in Florida, 57 percent say cost of housing and affordability.
## Expert Comment
Clarissa Martinez of Unidos US states Latino voters have widespread discontent with the economy, with cost of living and immigration enforcement as key factors.
## Key takeaway

Latino voters favor Democrat David Jolly over Republican Byron Donalds in Florida governor race by 5 percentage points.