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Florida Lt. Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is mounting a gubernatorial bid on Monday, joining the field of candidates vying to succeed second-term Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate (opens MyNorthwest)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he's running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron

  2. Fox News

    Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis (opens Fox News)

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    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is launching a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the contest to succeed outgoing GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  3. WSVN Miami

    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited

  4. CNN

    Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters Florida governor’s race against Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds (opens CNN)

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    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  5. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis’ Lt Governor Jumps Into Florida Gubernatorial Race (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Republican Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins launched his bid Monday for Florida governor to replace Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a report.

  6. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announces candidacy for governor (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Collins served as a state senator before being tapped by DeSantis to be the next lieutenant governor after then-lieutenant governor Jeanette Nuñez was...

  7. Orlando Weekly

    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins race for governor (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Collins on Monday announced he will run for governor this year, setting up a Republican primary fight against Congressman Byron Donalds.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Florida Lt. Gov. enters gubernatorial race to succeed DeSantis (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Jay Collins is entering the GOP gubernatorial primary, which includes Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and political newcomer James Fishback.

  9. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida Lt. Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is mounting a gubernatorial bid on Monday, joining the field of candidates vying to succeed second-term Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  10. Hot Air

    DeSantis’ Lt Governor Launches Bid For Florida Governor (opens Hot Air)

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    Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announces his candidacy for Florida governor.