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Hillary Clinton holds majorities of support over Sanders in most demographics in Florida, according to a new poll. | Getty Poll: Clinton trounces Sanders in Florida

Backed by women in Florida to the tune of nearly 3-to-1, Hillary Clinton has soared to commanding 26-point lead over Bernie Sanders in the state, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll released Friday.

The former secretary of state earned the support of nearly six-in-10, or 59 percent of Floridians likely to cast their votes in the March 15 primary, while Sanders grabbed 33 percent. Just 8 percent said they were undecided. Among those who named a candidate, 17 percent said they could change their minds over the course of the next few weeks.

Clinton holds majorities of support over Sanders in most demographics, including those describing themselves as very liberal (56 percent to 41 percent), somewhat liberal (59 percent to 33 percent) and moderate or conservative (62 percent to 29 percent).

Among women, Clinton earned the backing of nearly seven-in-ten, or 69 percent, to just 24 percent for Sanders. But among men, Sanders grabbed 47 percent to Clinton's 43 percent, indicating a gender gap in the state that has persisted in previous primary and caucus contests.

Sanders trailed Clinton among voters 45 and older but held an 11-point advantage among those between the ages of 18 and 44.

In terms of what likely voters for each candidate value most, 87 percent of Clinton voters said having the right experience is the most important quality, while just 9 percent of Sanders voters said the same. Compared to 37 percent of Clinton voters who said they valued honesty and trustworthiness, 49 percent of Sanders supporters said that mattered to them.

Among likely voters who value the economy as the most important issue, 48 percent backed Clinton, while 42 percent opted for Sanders. For those who see health care as the most important issue, 59 percent supported Clinton, compared to 30 percent for Sanders.

The poll was conducted Feb. 21-24 via landlines and cellphones, surveying 476 likely Democratic primary voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.