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Florida’s public campaign finance program is already pumping out $3 million this election cycle, with top gubernatorial contenders David Jolly and Byron Donalds leading the way—Jolly snagging over $1.6 million and Donalds close to $823K. The system matches small donor contributions for statewide candidates who raise at least $150K, aiming to level the playing field but drawing criticism as a political handout. Candidates must agree to spending caps, including limiting personal donations to $25K—a policy approved by 64% of voters in 1998 to reduce big donor influence. Other races are also seeing action: Attorney General James Uthmeier has received $147K, while his Democratic rival Jose Javier Rodriguez has drawn $265K. As the primary looms, these public funds are reshaping the race—and could prove pivotal in determining who wins.

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