US Edition'We'll see': Ron DeSantis noncommittal as Jay Collins launches campaign to replace him
Collins, a former Green Beret and Florida lieutenant governor, enters a crowded GOP primary challenging Trump-backed frontrunner Byron Donalds in the 2026 governor race.
- Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a Republican and former Green Beret, announced his candidacy for Florida governor, joining a crowded Republican primary that already includes U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
- Collins has roughly $900,000 in his political committee, while Donalds and former House Speaker Paul Renner have raised over $35 million and $5.4 million, respectively.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke favorably of Collins, saying 'He served this country admirably as a Green Beret. He has a great conservative record in the Florida Senate.
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Jay Collins, Florida’s current deputy governor, announced his candidacy for governor of the state. The 49-year-old Republican and former military man aspires to succeed popular governor Ron DeSantis, who will leave office in January 2027. Collins joined Republican primaries that have Congressman Byron Donalds as their favorite, who has already gained Donald Trump’s backing. Read more]]>
The Republican candidates for Florida’s governor election are consolidated. Jay Collins, the state’s deputy governor, announced his candidacy with the intention of succeeding Ron DeSantis. The final election will be on November 3rd this year. Jay Collins’ candidacy, in detail Jay Collins goes for DeSantis’s Florida post: his storyThe deputy governor’s candidacy was confirmed by Fox News Digital. In his statement, he outlined his reasons for succ…
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary
Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally entered the contest. His decision sets up a crowded and potentially contentious Republican primary just as lawmakers convene for the annual legislative session.
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…
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