Florida has repeatedly made national headlines over the past several months. This is largely due to the leadership of Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis. Unlike other governors, DeSantis has taken a measured approach of fighting COVID without sacrificing personal freedoms in the process.

Right now, thousands of people per day are moving to Florida. Tourism is booming in the Sunshine State as well. On several occasions, President Biden has attacked DeSantis; however, the Florida governor fired back, more than holding his own.

In a series of new developments, fresh polling from Susquehanna Polling and Research shows that Florida Republicans up for re-election are leading the Democrats seeking to oust them. This applies to both DeSantis and Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.

Good news for Florida Republicans

Right now, DeSantis is facing gubernatorial challenges from Democrat Rep. Charlie Crist and Florida agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried. The Florida governor currently leads both of his challengers. DeSantis is ahead of Crist by three points and ahead of Fried by ten points. Previous polls have also shown DeSantis crushing his leftist challengers.

Sen. Rubio is likewise in a similar boat. Democrat Rep. Val Demings seeks to take Rubio's Senate seat; however, Susquehanna Polling and Research shows that Demings is trailing Rubio by 11 points. Demings may aspire to be a Florida senator; although, Florida residents largely prefer Rubio to serve another senatorial term.

From swing state to red state?

For a fair amount of time, the nation has regarded Florida as a swing state. With that said, the latest poll numbers indicate that Florida may be transitioning from a swing state to a red state.

Re-electing DeSantis and Rubio will ensure that the Sunshine State does not fall into the hands of the Democrats. Right now, Democrats have proven that mandates, tyranny, and government control are all they have to offer.

This is why Democrats are implementing measures that require people to show proof of vaccination in order to attend gyms, bars, and other indoor places. It appears that most Floridians do not desire this style of leadership; hence why DeSantis leads Fried and Crist while Rubio leads Demings.