| Ron DeSantis Republican · Speculated | vs | Gretchen Whitmer Democratic · Exploring |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5% | Polling avg | 14.2% |
| 0.0 | 30-day change | +2.8 |
| +750 | Market line | +450 |
| $8.2M | Q2 raised | $14.9M |
| $21.7M | Cash on hand | $18.3M |
| 27% | Small dollar | 51% |
| 11% | Iowa | 17% |
| 8% | New Hampshire | 15% |
| 10% | South Carolina | 11% |
| 14 | Early-state staff | 33 |
| 5 | Field offices | 9 |
| Florida | Home state | Michigan |
| 49 | Age | 56 |
Ron DeSantis in Brief
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.
Case for: A proven statewide operation, durable support among movement conservatives, and residual national infrastructure from the prior cycle.
Case against: Flat polling, a donor base that has partly migrated to the frontrunner, and lingering skepticism from the 2024 campaign.
Full Ron DeSantis tracker →Gretchen Whitmer in Brief
Michigan's term-limited governor is the field's clearest Midwestern general-election argument, with a labor-aligned coalition and the fastest momentum of any Democrat currently in the top tier.
Case for: Fastest polling gain in the field, deep UAW and building-trades relationships, and a blue-wall electability pitch that tests well with primary voters.
Case against: A late start leaves her cash on hand well behind the declared frontrunners, and her national name recognition still trails.
Full Gretchen Whitmer tracker →