Casey DeSantis has the best favorability rating of Republicans speculated in a 2026 run for Florida governor, according to a UNF poll released Tuesday morning.

The 2026 primary for governor is a year-and-a-half away, but for now Florida's First Lady is first in favorability, according to the latest poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL).

While Ron DeSantis can't run for governor again in 2026, some voters might want to see another DeSantis on the ballot. But one notable Florida voter, President Donald Trump, seems to have another candidate in mind.

That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.

That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis was the most favorable candidate to succeed her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, as governor, a new poll found.

Who is Casey DeSantis? Florida governor's wife holds early favorability in the state's 2026 governor race as key figures prepare for the election.

On other issues in statewide poll, majority of Floridans support allowing recreational marijuana, reducing restrictions on abortion