https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article244470907.htmlA poll commissioned by a Republican Super PAC shows Republican Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez leading incumbent Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the race for Florida’s 26th congressional district — and, according to the poll, the mayor-turned-challenger has better name recognition than the congresswoman.
Gimenez leads Mucarsel-Powell by double digits among Hispanic voters, 52% to 33%, and 61% to 24% among Cuban voters.
Twenty-five percent of voters view Gimenez unfavorably, according to the poll.
The poll indicated that Mucarsel-Powell is less known to voters in the district, with 49% of those polled having an opinion on her while 51% said they don’t know her. Mucarsel-Powell has a positive favorablity rating, with 29% viewing her favorably and 20% viewing her unfavorably.