Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D) is in a statistical tie with Republican Ron DeSantis Ron DeSantisTrump may meet with potential Supreme Court pick in Miami Florida governor unveils legislation targeting protesters in 'violent or disorderly' demonstrations Names to watch as Trump picks Ginsburg replacement on Supreme Court MORE in a new poll of their governor's race.

The NBC News/Marist survey, which was released on Monday, found that 50 percent of likely voters surveyed favored Gillum, while 46 percent supported DeSantis, a former U.S. congressman.

The 4-point margin falls within the margin of error of 5 percentage points for likely voters.

The results are similar to a survey NBC News released in September, which showed that Gillum held a 5-point advantage among likely voters polled.

Gillum has a 5-point lead over DeSantis among registered voters, according to the new poll.

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NBC News notes that Gillum is viewed favorably by 48 percent of the poll's respondents. Meanwhile, 43 percent of respondents said they viewed DeSantis favorably.

Fifty-seven percent of likely voters who identified themselves as independents favored Gillum, while 37 percent said they support DeSantis.

Gillum holds a 3.2-point lead over DeSantis, according to a RealClearPolitics average of recent polling.

The new poll comes just a day before the general election for a governor's race that has received national attention.

President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE was in Florida on Saturday to boost support for DeSantis. His visit came a day after former President Obama visited the state to gin up support for Gillum and other Democratic candidates on the ballot this year.

The NBC News/Marist survey was conducted between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 among a population of 917 registered voters and 595 likely voters.

Its margin of error for registered voters is 4.1 percentage points. The margin of error for likely voters is 5 percentage points.