As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, a new statewide poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows him and Governor Ron DeSantis enjoying strong approval ratings among Florida voters.
Trump is backed by 51% of voters in the state, while DeSantis earns a 54% approval rating.
The survey, conducted in early May, also finds nearly half of Floridians—49%—believe the state is heading in the right direction. Views on the national outlook are more evenly split: 48% say the country is on the right path, while 48% believe it is not.
Voters also express broad support for tax relief efforts at both the federal and state levels. A majority—57%—back extending the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts, which are set to expire without congressional action.
That includes 87% of Republicans, 55% of voters with no party affiliation (NPAs), and 23% of Democrats.
At home, a similar majority supports repealing Florida’s Business Rent Tax—a state-specific tax on commercial leases.
The policy has long been targeted by the Florida Chamber, whose president, Mark Wilson, described it as a drag on the state’s economic competitiveness. “With all Florida has done right, opportunities remain to make our tax environment even more competitive,” he said.
On the legal front, voters continue to favor lawsuit reform. A 2023 package targeting frivolous litigation remains popular, with only 15% of respondents saying it went too far.
Nearly three-quarters (75%) of voters believe personal injury lawyers who advertise heavily are motivated by profit, not public service.
The poll also found waning support for legalizing recreational marijuana. Just 53% of voters support adult-use legalization, down from 56% on Election Day in 2024. The measure would require 60% to pass a constitutional amendment.
Despite over $165 million in campaign spending over two years—mostly from the state’s largest medical marijuana provider—polling support has stagnated or declined.
Looking ahead to 2026, Republicans maintain a clear edge in the Florida electorate.
When asked about their general ballot preferences, 50% of voters said they would support a Republican candidate, compared to 40% for a Democrat—a margin in line with recent statewide elections.
The GOP’s voter registration advantage has also grown. As of March 31, Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than 1.2 million registered voters.
The party has expanded its share of the electorate in all 67 counties since the 2022 election, while Democrats have lost ground across the board.
The Florida Chamber says it will continue to support pro-business candidates through its voter education and recruitment arms ahead of 2026.
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