'We'll see': Ron DeSantis noncommittal as Jay Collins launches campaign to replace him

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is 4th Republican Running for Governor

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race on Monday, emphasizing his alignment with the "America First" agenda and President Donald Trump. His announcement follows a notable cooling in relations with Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently declined to offer an explicit endorsement. Collins joins a crowded Republican primary field that includes Congressman Byron Donalds and Palm Coast's Paul Renner. Despit…

Florida Lt. Gov Jay Collins Enters Wide-Open GOP Primary for Governor.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) announced his candidacy for governor on Monday, joining the race to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who is term-limited.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), former Florida House Republican Speaker Paul Renner, and James Fishback.WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on Monday; the Florida gubernatorial election is i…

Jay Collins Announces Entry Into Republican Primary for Florida Governor

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally announced Monday that he will run for governor, setting the stage for a high-profile race to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is barred from seeking another term due to term limits. Collins previously served in the Florida Senate before DeSantis selected him to replace former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, […] The post Jay Collins Announces Entry Into Republican Primary for Florida Governor appeared first on Florida…

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Lt. Gov announces run for Florida Governor, who is Jay Collins?

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced his candidacy for the governor's job after months of rumors. His opponents have a head start.

Jay Collins is running for Florida governor. Who is he?

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who rose from relative political anonymity to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ right-hand man last year, wants a shot at the top job.