Florida Republican Governor primary: Byron Donalds vote percent
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Decision Desk HQ indicates Donalds' support between 30-31%, limiting higher vote share.
- Thresholds of 45% or higher are significantly overvalued by current market probabilities.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least 55% | 54.0% | 35.0% | Late-stage Decision Desk HQ polls indicate Donalds' support at 30-31%. |
| At least 60% | 31.0% | 12.0% | Late-stage Decision Desk HQ polls indicate Donalds' support at 30-31%. |
| At least 80% | 2.0% | 0.5% | Late-stage Decision Desk HQ polls indicate Donalds' support at 30-31%. |
| At least 50% | 74.0% | 75.0% | Late-stage Decision Desk HQ polls indicate Donalds' support at 30-31%. |
| At least 45% | 86.0% | 91.0% | Late-stage Decision Desk HQ polls indicate Donalds' support at 30-31%. |
Current Context
Sources (16)
- 1Florida governor primary results live: Byron Donalds, Jay...washingtonpost.com
- 2Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 3Florida voters head to the polls as Trump-backed Donalds leads race to succeed DeSantis | U.S. | EL PAÍS Englishenglish.elpais.com
- 4Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds, David Jolly lead crowded fields ahead of Tuesday votelocal10.com
- 5Will Byron Donalds’ dominance in fundraising result in a GOP victory? | WLRNwlrn.org
- 6Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18...ballotpedia.org
- 7Byron Donaldsballotpedia.org
- 8Twelve candidates compete for open Florida congressional seat as Donalds exits for governor's race - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 9Election 2026 Polls - Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Electionsuselectionatlas.org
- 10Live Results: Florida midterm primariespbs.org
- 11Republican Party primaries in Florida, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 12A look at Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates' different backgrounds and their views on data centers - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 132026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 142026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 15Lost a Race for Congress? Try Again in Florida.nytimes.com
- 16Byron Donalds, David Jolly are frontrunners in primariesmynews13.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: At least 58%
📉 August 18, 2026: 19.0pp drop
Price decreased from 62.0% to 43.0%
Outcome: At least 60%
📉 August 17, 2026: 10.0pp drop
Price decreased from 52.0% to 42.0%
Outcome: At least 45%
📈 August 16, 2026: 59.0pp spike
Price increased from 34.0% to 93.0%
📉 August 15, 2026: 58.0pp drop
Price decreased from 92.0% to 34.0%
Outcome: At least 55%
📈 August 13, 2026: 8.0pp spike
Price increased from 69.0% to 77.0%
Sources (20)
- 1Florida governor primary results live: Byron Donalds, Jay...washingtonpost.com
- 2Florida Primary Results 2026: Senate, House and Governor | AP Newsapnews.com
- 3Vote 2026: Election results for Florida governor primaries on Aug. 18, 2026news4jax.com
- 4Live Results: Florida midterm primariespbs.org
- 5Florida 2026 live primary election results - ABC Newsabcnews.com
- 62026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 72026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 8Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18...ballotpedia.org
- 9Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds leads polling...fox13news.com
- 10Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 11TPSI - FINAL Florida Republican Primary Governor Polltpsiofficial.substack.com
- 12What the Polls Show in Florida’s Republican Primary for Governor – Election Deskelectiondesk.org
- 13August 18, 2026 Primary Election Information Pagevotepinellas.gov
- 142026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsnewsnation-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 15Poll: Byron Donalds leads GOP Primary race by 31 points, David Jolly by 7floridapolitics.com
- 16Byron Donalds Holds Strong Lead In Florida GOP Primary As Poll Points To Independent Fight - Tampa Free Presstampafp.com
- 17Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees — Historical market archive | Orrery | Orreryorrery.me
- 18Today's Biggest Prediction Market Moves: Kalshi & Polymarket | PicksByOddspicksbyodds.com
- 19Biggest Model-vs-Market Gaps on Kalshi | PicksByOddspicksbyodds.com
- 20Florida Governor Republican Primary Ballot Test | DDHQ - Pollsstaging-polls.decisiondeskhq.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
For this market, a "YES" resolution occurs if Byron Donalds receives at least 55% of the vote in the Florida Republican Governor primary. Conversely, a "NO" resolution occurs if he receives less than 55% of the vote. Settlement of contracts will take place only after the official results of the primary election are certified, with a maximum payout date of August 18, 2027.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least 45% | $0.90 | $0.14 | 86% |
| At least 50% | $0.78 | $0.25 | 74% |
| At least 53% | $0.69 | $0.36 | 64% |
| At least 55% | $0.54 | $0.49 | 54% |
| At least 58% | $0.42 | $0.61 | 43% |
| At least 60% | $0.33 | $0.68 | 31% |
| At least 63% | $0.26 | $0.79 | 21% |
| At least 65% | $0.17 | $0.84 | 14% |
| At least 70% | $0.09 | $0.96 | 3% |
| At least 75% | $0.05 | $0.99 | 2% |
| At least 80% | $0.02 | $0.99 | 2% |
Market Discussion
Byron Donalds is the overwhelming favorite to win the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary on August 18, 2026, with recent polling consistently placing his support among likely Republican primary voters in the 48-54% range, including one poll at 46% [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He leads his primary challengers by margins of 30 to over 40 percentage points, and prediction markets assign him a 98-99% probability of victory [7][8][9][10][11][1].
Sources (11)
- 1Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 2What the Polls Show in Florida’s Republican Primary for Governor – Election Deskelectiondesk.org
- 3Poll: Byron Donalds leads GOP Primary race by 31 points, David Jolly by 7floridapolitics.com
- 4Byron Donalds Holds Strong Lead In Florida GOP Primary As Poll Points To Independent Fight - Tampa Free Presstampafp.com
- 5Byron Donalds takes 48% in new Tyson Group poll, nearly 40 points ahead of GOP fieldfloridapolitics.com
- 6Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18...ballotpedia.org
- 7Florida Governor Republican Primary Winner Predictions &... 2026 | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 8Florida governor primary odds: Fishback at 1% as Donalds dominates Kalshi's GOP marketnews.kalshi.com
- 9August 18, 2026: Florida Republican Governor nominee Prediction Marketrobinhood.com
- 10Will Byron Donalds be the Republican nominee for Florida Governor? — 96% | Orrery market check | Orreryorrery.me
- 11Florida Governor Republican Primary Winner Odds: Byron Donalds at 97%, Is It Settled? | Live Oddspredictioncircle.com
5. What do late-stage polls from sources like Emerson College indicate for Byron Donalds' final vote share versus the rest of the Republican field?
| Early Poll Support (Emerson) | 46% (March 29-31, 2026) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Late-Stage Poll Range | 30% to 54% [3][4][5][6] |
| Victory Probability (Prediction Markets) | 97-99% [3] |
Sources (7)
- 1Florida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for...emersoncollegepolling.com
- 2Byron Donalds dominates Florida GOP gubernatorial race: Pollthehill.com
- 3Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 4What the Polls Show in Florida’s Republican Primary for Governor – Election Deskelectiondesk.org
- 5Poll: Byron Donalds leads GOP Primary race by 31 points, David Jolly by 7floridapolitics.com
- 6Florida Governor Republican Primary Ballot Test | DDHQ - Pollsstaging-polls.decisiondeskhq.com
- 7Election 2026 Polls - Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Electionsuselectionatlas.org
6. How does Byron Donalds' fundraising and ad spending in the final quarter compare to his closest primary rivals like Jay Collins and Paul Renner?
| Byron Donalds Total Raised | Over $111 million [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Byron Donalds Cash on Hand | Approximately $58 million [1][3][2] |
| Jay Collins Cash on Hand | Roughly $430,000 [1][3][2] |
Sources (5)
- 1Byron Donalds heads into the Primary with $58M bankedfloridapolitics.com
- 22026 Election: Will Byron Donalds' dominance in...wlrn.org
- 3Byron Donalds spends big while rivals burn through thin reserves in Governor's racefloridapolitics.com
- 4A look at Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates' different backgrounds and their views on data centers - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 5Competition continues to fall farther behind Byron Donalds' fundraising pace in Governor's racefloridapolitics.com
7. What impact could a late withdrawal or endorsement shift by candidates like Jay Collins or Paul Renner have on Byron Donalds' final vote total?
| Donalds Poll Support | 32%-53% [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Donalds Victory Probability | 98%-99% [1][5][6] |
| Endorsement Shift Evidence | None confirmed [1][5][6][7][8] |
Sources (11)
- 1Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 2Live Results: Florida midterm primariespbs.org
- 3Can anyone catch Byron Donalds in the Republican race...floridapolitics.com
- 4Byron Donalds' internal poll shows the Republican Primary all but overfloridapolitics.com
- 5Florida Governor Republican Primary Winner Predictions &... 2026 | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 6Florida governor primary odds: Fishback at 1% as Donalds dominates Kalshi's GOP marketnews.kalshi.com
- 72026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 82026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 9Will Byron Donalds' dominance in fundraising result in a GOP victory? • Florida Phoenixfloridaphoenix.com
- 10Why Ron DeSantis refuses to endorse Byron Donaldstallahassee.com
- 11Will Byron Donalds’ dominance in fundraising result in a GOP victory? | WLRNwlrn.org
8. Where can traders find reliable, county-level live vote data for the August 18 primary, and what do sources like Decision Desk HQ show about early returns?
| Byron Donalds Win Probability | 97% to 99% (prior to polls closing) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Primary Election Date | August 18, 2026 [3][4] |
| County-level Live Vote Data | Available via Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) Votes portal [3] |
Sources (11)
- 1Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 2Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds leads polling...fox13news.com
- 3National Primary Elections 2026: Live Results and Mapnbcnews.com
- 4Vote 2026: Election results for Florida governor primaries on Aug. 18, 2026news4jax.com
- 5August 18, 2026, election resultsballotpedia.org
- 62026 Florida US Senate | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 72026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 82026 Florida US Senate | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 92026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 10DDHQ Votes - Decision Desk HQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 112026 Florida Governor | Live Election Resultsintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
9. What is the historical precedent for Donald Trump's endorsement influencing final vote share in crowded, statewide Republican primaries?
| Vote Share Increase (Trump Endorsement) | Approximately 10 percentage points [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| 2026 Trump Endorsement Success Rate | 97% (220 wins out of 227 primaries) [5][6] |
| Byron Donalds Primary Date | August 18, 2026 [7][8] |
Sources (10)
- 1How Much Is a Trump Endorsement Worth?cambridge.org
- 2Who Decides?atlantische-akademie.de
- 3Who Decides?mikecowburn.com
- 4SPQ_2300012 380..395spia.uga.edu
- 597% of Trump-endorsed candidates won primaries this election cycle - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 697% of Trump-endorsed candidates won primaries this election cycle - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 7Byron Donaldsballotpedia.org
- 8Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18...ballotpedia.org
- 9The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million...ap.org
- 10Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no...ap.org
10. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: August 18, 2027
- Closes: August 18, 2027
Sources (12)
- 1Florida gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 18...ballotpedia.org
- 22026 Primary Electionvotehillsborough.gov
- 3Division of Elections - For Voters - Election Datesdos.fl.gov
- 4August 18, 2026 Primary Election Information Pagevotepinellas.gov
- 5Republican Party primaries in Florida, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 6A look at Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates...news.ballotpedia.org
- 7Will Byron Donalds’ dominance in fundraising result in a GOP victory? | WLRNwlrn.org
- 8Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries and...cbsnews.com
- 9Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls - Newsweeknewsweek.com
- 10Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantiscbs12.com
- 11Florida Governor Republican Primary Ballot Test | DDHQ - Pollsstaging-polls.decisiondeskhq.com
- 12Byron Donalds, David Jolly are frontrunners in primariesmynews13.com
12. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 3 resolved YES, 17 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXVOTEPRIMARY-SCRSENS26MSANMSAN-45: NO (Aug 14, 2026)
- KXVOTEPRIMARY-SCRSENS26MSANMSAN-40: NO (Aug 14, 2026)
- KXVOTEPRIMARY-SCRSENS26MSANMSAN-35: NO (Aug 14, 2026)
- KXVOTEPRIMARY-SCRSENS26MSANMSAN-30: NO (Aug 14, 2026)
- KXVOTEPRIMARY-SCRSENS26MSANMSAN-25: NO (Aug 14, 2026)