DDHQ shifts Florida governor race to toss-up

A closely watched Florida governor’s race has swung into a dead heat as Republicans face mounting challenges ahead of the midterms, according to election analysts. Decision Desk HQ, a prominent election-tracking firm, reclassified the contest from a Republican-leaning race to a true toss-up, reflecting shifting voter dynamics. The move underscores broader struggles for the GOP in key battlegrounds as turnout and polling trends remain volatile. Analysts cite a mix of economic concerns, shifting demographics, and high-profile campaigns as factors reshaping the race’s trajectory.

Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) shifted the Florida governor’s race to a toss-up amid a rough electoral environment for Republicans as they head into the midterms. In a post on the social platform X Wednesday, DDHQ said that the race had gone from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up.” DDHQ stated that Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), the...