Sen. Marco Rubio Marco Antonio RubioSunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Florida senators pushing to keep Daylight Savings Time during pandemic Hillicon Valley: DOJ indicts Chinese, Malaysian hackers accused of targeting over 100 organizations | GOP senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal | QAnon awareness jumps in new poll MORE’s (R-Fla.) reelection campaign may be complicated by a new poll that finds gun control has become an increasingly important voting issue in his home state following the Orlando mass shooting.

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In Florida, three out of four voters, including 68 percent of Republicans, say they are more likely to vote for politicians who support requiring background checks before all gun sales are completed, according to the survey from Public Policy Polling (PPP) that was conducted on behalf of the gun control organization Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Nearly half of Florida voters say they are less inclined to support a politician who opposes expanded background checks, "even if they agree with that candidate on most other issues.”

Rubio, who has consistently opposed background check legislation, has an A-plus rating with the National Rifle Association (NRA). But 69 percent of Florida voters don’t realize this, according to the survey.

Still, Rubio holds a slight 42 percent to 40 percent edge over his Democratic challenger, Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.), according to the poll.

"A simple informational campaign reminding voters of Rubio’s out-of-touch, anti-common sense positions could do serious damage to [the candidate] leading up to Election Day,” noted PPP, a liberal-leaning organization.

This comes just two months after gunman Omar Mateen killed 49 people and injured another 53 at a gay nightclub in Orlando, in what has been labeled the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

The PPP survey suggests the shooting could have an impact on Florida voters in November.

“The way we’re talking about this issue resonates with voters,” said Peter Ambler, executive director of Americans for Responsible Solutions, a gun control organization founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), who survived a 2011 mass shooting.

“One thing we know, which is exciting, is that gun violence prevention is at the top of people’s minds,” Ambler added.

The poll also found that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Democratic super PAC to hit Trump in battleground states over coronavirus deaths Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight MORE, who has been vocal in her support for gun control measures, holds a 46 percent to 43 percent lead over Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE in Florida.

The gun control results are more visible in New Hampshire, where Clinton has opened up a 13-point lead over Trump.

In New Hampshire, two out of three voters say they are more inclined to vote for politicians who support expanded background checks, according to PPP. While nearly half say they could see themselves voting against a candidate they otherwise like because of their disagreement with them over guns.

This could trickle down to the Senate race, where Gov. Maggie Hassan (D) currently holds a 47 percent to 42 percent lead over incumbent Sen. Kelly Ayotte Kelly Ann AyotteBottom line Bottom line Bottom Line MORE (R).

PPP suggests Hassan’s lead could grow, as nearly six out of 10 voters aren’t familiar with Ayotte’s mixed record on guns.

PPP surveyed 938 registered Florida voters from Aug. 5-7 and the poll has a 3.2 percentage point margin of error. The organization surveyed 802 registered New Hampshire voters during that same period with a 3.5 percentage point margin of error.