The Florida Republican primary for governor remains open on August 18, 2026, with Byron Donalds holding a clear lead in recent polling and fundraising while second place stays fragmented among Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, James Fishback, Paul Renner, and several lower-tier contenders. Recent surveys show Collins often edging the rest of the field in the low-to-mid teens or higher in campaign-specific data, yet more than a quarter of voters remain undecided and support among the non-Donalds candidates stays closely bunched. Rivals have intensified pressure for additional debates and public scrutiny in the final stretch, which could shift visibility and momentum. Trader consensus reflects this uncertainty, with no candidate establishing durable separation in the second spot ahead of the primary.