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, who has been serving as Governor Ron DeSantis' understudy since his August appointment, has been weighing a run to succeed the Governor.
“We’re wrapping up our decision.”
He emphasized that the looming 2026 Governor's race is not about a rivalry between DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, disappointing those who hope for "carnage" between their supporters.
- Collins has been actively involved in various events alongside Governor DeSantis, including press conferences and football games.
- He has also taken solo trips, such as to California to extradite a noncitizen accused of vehicular manslaughter.
- Collins has hosted conferences focused on law enforcement crackdowns.
Author's summary: Jay Collins considers running for Florida Governor in 2026.