‘In it to win it’? Jay Collins poised for 2026 — but says it’s not a Donald Trump vs. Ron DeSantis war

‘In it to win it’? Jay Collins poised for 2026 — but says it’s not a Donald Trump vs. Ron DeSantis war

The looming 2026 Governor’s race isn’t about Ron DeSantis versus Donald Trump, and those hoping for “carnage” between their proxy warriors will be disappointed, according to Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. Collins, a Tampa Republican recently elevated as DeSantis’ understudy, has long been weighing a run to succeed the Governor. Since his August appointment, Collins has stood alongside the Governor at a slew of press events, joined him at multiple footbal…