Growing Momentum from Florida Parents and Grassroots Conservatives for the proven Florida First Candidate
PALM COAST, FL— Today, the Paul Renner for Governor campaign released the following statement regarding the Florida Eagle Forum Parent Vote Straw Poll, conducted during the Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA) conference in Orlando, FL:
“Florida parents and grassroots conservatives are sending a powerful message: they want bold leadership that protects parental rights and keeps our state leading on educational freedom,” said Paul Renner. “I’m honored by the overwhelming support of engaged parents, educators, and grassroots activists— support that strengthens my resolve to keep fighting even harder for Florida’s future.”
Parent Vote hosted a Governor’s Forum that brought together Florida Republican voters, parents, grassroots activists, and organizational leaders for discussions focused on the future of Florida, education, constitutional freedoms, and conservative policy priorities. During the course of the weekend, 2,400 attendees participated in the gubernatorial ballot straw poll.
The Parent Vote Straw Poll results were as follows:
- Paul Renner — 78.9%
- Byron Donalds — 14.4%
- Jay Collins — 4.4%
- Rachel Rodriguez — 2.3%
The Parent Vote straw poll was independently conducted by the Florida Eagle Forum, as part of the Governor’s Forum activities, and is not affiliated with Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA). The poll was intended as an informal snapshot of attendee sentiment.

