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

Jay Collins Considering 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, believes the 2026 Governor's race is not about a rivalry between DeSantis and former President Donald Trump.

“We’re wrapping up our decision.”

Despite his increasing presence in the public eye, Collins has not yet announced his candidacy. However, he has been actively involved in various events and initiatives, including press conferences, football games, and law enforcement conferences.

Collins' potential run for Governor has been a topic of speculation, but he assures that the focus should not be on a potential conflict between DeSantis and Trump supporters.

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Jay Collins to decide on 2026 Governor run soon.

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Florida Politics Florida Politics — 2025-10-13

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