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

Jay Collins Considers 2026 Run for Florida Governor

Lt. Jay Collins, a Tampa Republican, is poised to decide whether to run for Florida Governor in the coming weeks.

Collins, recently appointed as Governor Ron DeSantis' understudy, has been weighing a run to succeed the Governor. Despite his increased visibility alongside DeSantis, Collins has not yet announced his candidacy.

We're wrapping up our decision.

Collins emphasized that the 2026 Governor's race should not be seen as a competition between DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, disappointing those who expect "carnage" between their supporters.

Author's summary: Jay Collins considers running for Florida Governor in 2026.

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Florida Politics Florida Politics — 2025-10-13

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