A recent statewide poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce indicates that local businesses continue to enjoy broad support among Floridians, and public trust in business remains high. The poll, carried out between August 13 and 24, 2025, surveyed 600 likely voters across party lines.
Findings show that the lawsuit abuse reforms passed in 2023 remain popular. Only 11% of respondents believe these reforms went too far, while more than three times as many support further efforts to address frivolous litigation in the state. This sentiment is consistent across all races, genders, and political affiliations. The results come at a time when Florida’s homeowners and auto insurance markets are stabilizing with increased private sector competition.
Regarding personal injury trial lawyers who advertise on billboards and television, most voters—74%—think these lawyers are primarily motivated by profit rather than protecting people’s rights. Only 11% see them as focused on safeguarding individual rights; this view is shared by large majorities of Republicans (83%) and those with no party affiliation (71%).
The poll also addresses the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida. Support for adult personal use stands at 55%, below the required 60% threshold for passage. Despite over $150 million spent to promote legalization during the 2024 election cycle—most from a leading medicinal marijuana provider—polling has not shown an increase in support over two years.
Healthcare affordability remains a priority for many Floridians. When asked about extending enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at year-end, voters overwhelmingly favored re-electing lawmakers who would vote for such an extension. This backing spans all demographics and political groups, including non-party-affiliated voters who favor extension by a margin greater than four-to-one.
On technology issues, Floridians are divided about artificial intelligence (AI). The survey found that 37% have a favorable impression of AI while 38% hold an unfavorable view—a split seen consistently across political parties.
Looking ahead to future elections, Republican candidates maintain a lead in voter preference similar to previous cycles: 48% said they would vote Republican versus 41% Democratic for the generic ballot looking toward the 2026 election. Voter registration data from ChamberHub shows Republicans with a statewide advantage of more than 1.3 million active registered voters over Democrats as of July 31, representing almost a ten percent edge among all registered voters in Florida.
Since the general election in 2022, Republicans have grown their share of active voters in every county while Democrats’ share has declined throughout the state.
The Florida Chamber plans to continue its candidate recruitment and voter education initiatives through organizations such as the Florida Free Enterprise Fund and its affiliated institutes as preparations begin for the next election cycle.
“The sample size included 216 Democrats, 263 Republicans and 121 others for a total of 600 respondents statewide,” according to information provided about the methodology used for this poll.
For more details on these initiatives or polling data, contact Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations at fwalker@flchamber.com.
