Republican · Speculated

Ron DeSantis

Governor, Florida · Age 49

Florida's governor retains a national donor rolodex and a policy record built for a primary electorate, but has yet to commit to a second national campaign.

Polling average
9.5%
0.0 pts / 30 days

Polling Trend, Six Months

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Fundraising — Q2 2026 FEC Filing

Raised
$8.2M
Cash on hand
$21.7M
Small dollar
27%
Burn rate
$2.6M / qtr

Early-State Organization

StatePollingPaid staffField offices
Iowa11%52
New Hampshire8%31
South Carolina10%41
Nevada8%21

The Case For

A proven statewide operation, durable support among movement conservatives, and residual national infrastructure from the prior cycle.

The Case Against

Flat polling, a donor base that has partly migrated to the frontrunner, and lingering skepticism from the 2024 campaign.