Austin Rogers holds a commanding lead in the Florida 2nd Congressional District Republican primary, driven by his rapid polling gains as a Panama City native and former general counsel to Senator Rick Scott. A recent co/efficient survey conducted just days before the August 18 primary showed Rogers at 25 percent, ahead of Evan Power at 15 percent and Keith Gross at 8 percent, reflecting Rogers' steady climb and Gross's sharp decline despite the latter's substantial fundraising. Negative advertising between the top contenders, including a withdrawn spot tied to Rogers' family highlighting Gross's prior Democratic affiliation and personal background, has failed to reverse Rogers' momentum. Traders price other candidates at minimal levels given the fragmented field and absence of comparable late movement. The race's resolution hinges on voter turnout in the Panhandle strongholds ahead of tomorrow's primary.