Former President Donald Trump stands on stage at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit on Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, APFormer President Donald Trump stands on stage at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit on Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Former President Donald Trump stands on stage at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit on Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Published on July 30, 2024 at 6:24 am
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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer. 

The poll also asked likely voters whom they support for U.S. Senate. When it comes to the race between incumbent Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott and his Democratic opponent, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, 47% back Scott and 43% Mucarsel-Powell. Ten percent are undecided or didn’t answer. 

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Voters were also polled on their support for three proposed state constitutional amendments, which require yeses from 60% of voters to pass. Just 37% support Amendment 1, which would make school board elections partisan. Conversely, 64% say they will vote yes on Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational cannabis use. An even larger majority, 69%, say they will vote yes on Amendment 4, which would give Floridians the right to an abortion.

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author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist. Originally hailing from South Florida, she has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. Previously a staff writer at Void, she also worked as a global trade researcher and wrote about trade policy for American Shipper. Most recently, she served as assistant editor for the National Culinary Review and We Are Chefs. In her free time she loves to paint, watch bad reality shows and read. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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