David Jolly's campaign is gaining traction against Republican U.S. Representative Byron Donalds in Florida's open governor's race, but a severe fundraising imbalance continues to limit the Democrat's ability to respond to attacks and reach key voter groups. Donalds and an aligned political committee raised more than $134 million as of September 25, compared with Jolly's $16.6 million, while Jolly and Democrats had reserved only $3 million in television advertising as of Thursday. Recent polling is mixed, with some surveys showing Donalds narrowly ahead and others indicating a competitive contest. Donald Trump has endorsed Donalds, while former Attorney General Eric Holder has endorsed Jolly. Markets have modestly increased the perceived chances of a Democratic victory as the race has tightened. Democrats see openings over living costs, Hispanic voters' movement away from Trump, Florida's property-insurance problems and recent Democratic gains in local and special elections, though the party has largely prioritized other battlegrounds. The contest is also being watched for its implications for the 2028 presidential race and Democrats' longer-term path to 270 electoral votes.