Florida 2026 Governor Election

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Ron DeSantis, Florida and Lieutenant Governor

DeSantis set to pick Florida’s new LG — and a possible 2026 governor candidate

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to tap former Green Beret and decorated military veteran Jay Collins as Florida’s lieutenant governor, filling the job with a close ally who could mount a gubernatorial primary challenge to President Donald Trump’s pick, Rep. Byron Donalds.

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 3d

Florida Gov. DeSantis To Tap Jay Collins As Lieutenant Governor, Sets Up Potential Primary Showdown

The governor's appointment of a close ally and decorated military veteran could challenge President Trump's preferred successor, Rep. Byron Donalds, for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to appoint State Senator Jay Collins,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as lieutenant governor, ending six-month vacancy

Collins could not be viewed as a DeSantis-backed governor candidate in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. DeSantis has not put his weight behind Trump’s pick.

The Floridian59m

DeSantis to Endorse Collins for Governor?

After naming him his Lt. Governor, will Gov. Ron DeSantis endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins in the 2026 Republican ...

What are the top issues in the 2026 Florida elections?

About one year from today, on Aug. 18, 2026, Florida candidates for elected office will face voters for the first time. The field is far from set, and much remains uncertain. For example, U.S. Rep.

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David Jolly for Florida governor campaign snags key Democrat endorsements for 2026

David Jolly, endorsed by key Democrats, wants to unify Florida voters for the 2026 gubernatorial race amid strong Republican ...

The Floridian2d

DeSantis vs Trump II: 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Primary Race Between Jay Collins and Byron Donalds Could be Imminent

He says he is qualified for the job, and that he would garner enough support from Republican voters if he ran, but will newly ...

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Politics & Power: If Florida’s first lady decides to run, can she hold on to a slim lead for governor over Trump’s pick?

The researchers behind the most recent UNF Public Opinion Poll, Michael Binder and Sean Freeder, will join News4JAX anchor ...

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