Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is the most popular option among potential Republican presidential candidates in the 2024 election if former President Donald Trump is not in the race, according to a new poll.
In the survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, 26 percent of respondents said that they would vote for DeSantis in the Republican primary if Trump was not an option. Donald Trump Jr. received 16 percent of the vote and former Vice President Mike Pence received 15 percent.
When Donald Trump is included as a potential candidate, 55 percent of respondents indicated they would vote for the former president. DeSantis came in second place with 15 percent.
Trump, who has not officially declared whether he intends to run again in 2024, has teased a potential candidacy, which last week attracted accusations that he could potentially be breaking campaign finance laws. The possibility that he will not make another bid for the White House has left many weighing who could potentially became the next face of the Republican party and run instead.
Many believe that DeSantis, a Trump ally, could potentially be that person. A separate recent poll conducted by Morning Consult/Politico found that DeSantis is the top choice among Republicans to be Trump’s running mate, should the former president decide to run again for the presidency.
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The McLaughlin & Associates poll collected data from March 17 to March 22. In the survey question that did not include Trump, DeSantis’ share of the votes was well above those of the other candidates, besting second-place finisher Donald Trump Jr. by 10 percent.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Update 03/25/22, 2:21 p.m. ET: This story was updated with additional information and background.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is the most popular option among potential Republican presidential candidates in the 2024 election if former President Donald Trump is not in the race, according to a new poll.In the survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, 26 percent of respondents said that they would vote for DeSantis in the Republican primary if Trump was not an option. Donald Trump Jr. received 16 percent of the vote and former Vice President Mike Pence received 15 percent.When Donald Trump is included as a potential candidate, 55 percent of respondents indicated they would vote for the former president. DeSantis came in second place with 15 percent.Trump, who has not officially declared whether he intends to run again in 2024, has teased a potential candidacy, which last week attracted accusations that he could potentially be breaking campaign finance laws. The possibility that he will not make another bid for the White House has left many weighing who could potentially became the next face of the Republican party and run instead.Many believe that DeSantis, a Trump ally, could potentially be that person. A separate recent poll conducted by Morning Consult/Politico found that DeSantis is the top choice among Republicans to be Trump’s running mate, should the former president decide to run again for the presidency. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is the most popular option among potential Republican presidential candidates for the 2024 election if former President Donald Trump is not in the race, according to a new poll. Above, DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at The Rosen Shingle Creek on February 24 in Orlando, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The McLaughlin & Associates poll collected data from March 17 to March 22. In the survey question that did not include Trump, DeSantis’ share of the votes was well above those of the other candidates, besting second-place finisher Donald Trump Jr. by 10 percent.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.Update 03/25/22, 2:21 p.m. ET: This story was updated with additional information and background.