If Bob Buckhorn wants to run for Mayor again, the numbers are so far on his side

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is poised to get his old job back if he runs, according to new polling data.

A survey just released, conducted in late April, shows Buckhorn leading a field of potential contenders by 27 percentage points over even his closest competitor.

In a multicandidate field including Buckhorn, Tampa City Council members Bill Carlson and Lynn Hurtak, Sen. Jay Collins and House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Buckhorn holds a commanding lead, with 49% support, according to the Mercury Public Affairs poll. Carlson trails at 22%.

Against only Carlson, Buckhorn also leads, with 39% support to 17%.

– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics