More Floridians support Gov. Ron DeSantis than not, but only barely.
A new survey from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy found that 50% of Florida voters approve of DeSantis’ job performance as Governor, while 46% disapprove and 4% are unsure.
The topline shows a modest dip from Mason-Dixon’s March 2025 survey, in which he scored 53% approval. The slide in net favorability was sharper, however, dropping from a plus-11 last year to plus-4 today.
The crosstabs show clear demographic divides. DeSantis’ support remains strongest among White voters (58%), and while he still earns a plurality of Hispanic voters (49%), that backing has softened, sliding eight points since last year. Black voters overwhelmingly disapproved of his performance, at 84% to 7%.
Gender and age splits also cut against him. DeSantis is now underwater with women, while older voters and men continue to buoy his overall standing. Regionally, his strongest support comes from Republican strongholds in North Florida and Southwest Florida, helping offset weaker numbers in Southeast Florida.
And while Republicans and Democrats largely remained entrenched in their views of DeSantis, the Governor’s standing has slid 10 points among third- and no-party voters, from 51% support in 2025 to 41% today.
The results mark DeSantis’ second-weakest showing since taking office. The worst came during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the pollster’s July 2020 survey found him underwater at 45% approval and 49% disapproval. His high point came shortly after taking office. In March 2019, DeSantis had a 62% approval rating and 24% disapproval, for a plus-38 net.
“With no immediate announced political plans, DeSantis’ popularity drop probably has no immediate impact. Overall, a 50% approval rating is not bad — it is simply somewhat lower than what he has enjoyed throughout his tenure,” the polling memo reads.
The Mason-Dixon poll was conducted Jan. 8-12 and has a sample size of 625 registered voters. The margin of error is +/-4% at a 95% confidence level.
