Florida: Gov. DeSantis leads former Gov. Crist 50%-47%; Sen. Rubio has a 49%-47% lead over Cong. Demings

AARP Florida released key findings from a 2022 election survey that shows candidates should pay close attention to Floridians age 50 and older, with issues such as inflation, Social Security and Medicare, and taxes top of mind for these voters.

Florida residents 50+ are a crucial voting bloc, consistently showing up to the polls and making a key difference in election outcomes in Florida. In the state’s 2018 mid-term elections, the 50+ made up 62% of the electorate.

Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former Gov. Charlie Crist 50% – 47% in the race for Governor among voters overall, thanks to a 7-point lead among voters 50+. …

For the U.S. Senate race, Senator Marco Rubio has a narrow 49% – 47% lead over Congresswoman Val Demings. The Senate race is similar to the contest for Governor across demographic groups among voters 18+ and 50+. CONTINUED

Jamie Champion Mongiovi, AARP


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