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 has been weighing a run to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis and has recently been seen alongside him at various events.
“We’re wrapping up our decision.”
He notes that the 2026 Governor's race is not about a war between DeSantis and Donald Trump, and those expecting "carnage" between their supporters will be disappointed.
Author's summary: Jay Collins considers running for Florida Governor in 2026.
- Career highlights:
- Stood alongside Governor DeSantis at press events
- Joined him at multiple football games
- Flew solo to California to extradite a noncitizen accused of vehicular manslaughter
- Hosted conferences touting law enforcement crackdowns