| Ron DeSantis Republican · Speculated | vs | Josh Shapiro Democratic · Exploring |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5% | Polling avg | 8.1% |
| 0.0 | 30-day change | +0.6 |
| +750 | Market line | +600 |
| $8.2M | Q2 raised | $11.4M |
| $21.7M | Cash on hand | $15.8M |
| 27% | Small dollar | 36% |
| 11% | Iowa | 7% |
| 8% | New Hampshire | 10% |
| 10% | South Carolina | 8% |
| 14 | Early-state staff | 21 |
| 5 | Field offices | 6 |
| Florida | Home state | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Age | 53 |
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 →Josh Shapiro in Brief
Pennsylvania's governor carries the strongest home-state approval numbers of any candidate in either field, in the single most decisive general-election state.
Case for: Elite approval in a must-win state, a crossover appeal that shows up in head-to-head general-election polling, and a rapidly professionalizing finance team.
Case against: Limited national profile, and an exploratory posture that leaves early-state organizing behind schedule.
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