The Florida Chamber of Commerce recently released a statewide poll revealing significant insights into the upcoming 2024 general election in Florida. The poll indicates that former President Donald Trump and incumbent Senator Rick Scott are leading their Democratic opponents, while Governor Ron DeSantis maintains strong approval ratings among Floridians.
Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, stated, "With more than 2 million Floridians having already cast their ballots and less than two weeks until Election Day, Florida voters remain bullish on Florida’s statewide leaders and the direction of our state." He emphasized the importance of supporting free enterprise to maintain economic momentum in the state.
In the presidential race, Trump is shown to lead Vice President Kamala Harris by six points, with support from key demographics such as NPA voters and Hispanics. The gender gap is notable, with Trump leading among men by 20 points while Harris has a seven-point lead among women.
Senator Rick Scott holds a five-point advantage over Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Senate race. Scott's support is bolstered by Hispanic voters and older demographics.
Governor DeSantis enjoys high approval ratings, particularly for his administration's handling of hurricane recovery efforts. His favorable view stands at 57% among Florida voters.
The poll also highlights that Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana, lacks sufficient support for passage. Only 57% of voters back it, falling short of the required 60%.
Additionally, policies from the Biden-Harris administration are viewed unfavorably by more than half of Floridians polled. Many believe these policies have negatively impacted America's economy.
Florida residents express optimism about their state's direction compared to national sentiments. A majority see Florida heading in the right direction but view the U.S. as being on the wrong track.
Republican voter registration continues to grow in Florida, now surpassing Democrats by over one million registered voters as of early October.
The poll was conducted between October 10-20 by Cherry Communications through live telephone interviews with likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 4 percent.