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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Jay Collins

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: RepublicanStatus: Qualified
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Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Housing
✓ Implement the voter-approved graduated homestead exemption — $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.
✓ Implement the voter-approved graduated homestead exemption — $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.
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Education
Let's bring the fight to the obstructionist teachers' unions who put your children, you the parents, and even their own teachers, last. We protect free speech in the classroom. No political activism posing as education.
Parents should not have to fight their own school system. Let's bring the fight to the obstructionist teachers' unions who put your children, you the parents, and even their own teachers, last. We focus on outcomes. Reading, math, workforce readiness, and real civics. We protect free speech in the classroom. We teach American history with confidence. No political activism posing as education.
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Elections
Jackie speaks with Lt. Jay Collins, who is running for Florida governor.
Jackie speaks with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is running for Florida governor. August 4, 2026
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Environment
We finish Everglades restoration, improve water quality, protect beaches, and secure long-term water supply.
We finish Everglades restoration, improve water quality, protect beaches, and secure long-term water supply. We protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. We oppose development on state park lands. We keep our tourism industry booming while preserving the natural beauty of our state. Florida stays Florida.
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Insurance
I'll keep driving down insurance costs protecting the tort reforms that stabilized the market, cracking down on the fraud that inflates everyone's premiums, and clearing the permitting and recovery delays that slow Florida down.
I'll keep driving down insurance costs protecting the tort reforms that stabilized the market, cracking down on the fraud that inflates everyone's premiums, and clearing the permitting and recovery delays that slow Florida down. 4
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Immigration
Border security is national security. We end the incentives for illegal immigration, back law enforcement, and go after fentanyl networks like the threat they are. We make sure that both state and local law enforcement have the resources they need to fully support ICE in their critical mission to remove criminal illegal aliens.
Border security is national security. Full stop. We end the incentives for illegal immigration, back law enforcement, and go after fentanyl networks like the threat they are. We make sure that both state and local law enforcement have the resources they need to fully support ICE in their critical mission to remove criminal illegal aliens. Florida families should never pay for Washington's failures.
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Gun Policy
I'll restore due process for gun owners, repeal the bump stock ban, restore the purchase age to 18 for law-abiding adults, and defend constitutional and open carry and I'll stand with our sheriffs, give them the tools they need, and hold the line on theft so no one lets criminals steal more off your shelves and streets.
I'll make Florida the freest and safest state in America. I'll restore due process for gun owners, repeal the bump stock ban, restore the purchase age to 18 for law-abiding adults, and defend constitutional and open carry and I'll stand with our sheriffs, give them the tools they need, and hold the line on theft so no one lets criminals steal more off your shelves and streets. And I'll take care of the people who run toward danger: my Preservation of the Force and Family plan gives our first responders real physical, mental, and family support, plus automatic cost-of-living raises for special-risk retirees. Come and take it. Read more → 8
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Local Government
✓ Digitize permitting and enact a permit shot clock to cut delays.
✓ Digitize permitting and enact a permit shot clock to cut delays.
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Economy
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Transportation
Our roads, bridges, ports, electrical grid, and water systems have to keep up.
Florida is growing. Our roads, bridges, ports, electrical grid, and water systems have to keep up. We must build smart, plan ahead, and invest strategically, where it actually helps families and the economy, not special interests looking for a handout.
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Veterans
We cut wait times, expand access to care, strengthen mental health support, and make sure veterans can transition into careers that match their skills and leadership.
If you served this country, Florida should have your back. Period. We cut wait times, expand access to care, strengthen mental health support, and make sure veterans can transition into careers that match their skills and leadership.
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Seniors
Seniors built this state. We protect Social Security and Medicare, fight to lower prescription drug costs, expand access to quality care, and crack down on scams that target seniors.
Seniors built this state. We do not leave them behind. We protect Social Security and Medicare, fight to lower prescription drug costs, expand access to quality care, and crack down on scams that target seniors.
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Public Safety
The first job of government is public safety. We back law enforcement, protect first responders, and hold criminals accountable. No tolerance for Soros-funded activist prosecutors who coddle criminals and leave victims of crime behind.
The first job of government is public safety. We back law enforcement, protect first responders, and hold criminals accountable. No excuses for repeat offenders. No tolerance for Soros-funded activist prosecutors who coddle criminals and leave victims of crime behind. No tolerance for riots, looting, or lawlessness. Florida remains a state where families can live free and safe. We give our first responders the time, tools, and training to do their jobs and return home to their families. We must protect those who protect us.
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Frequently Asked

Who is Jay Collins?
Jay Collins is a 2026 Republican candidate for Governor, Statewide. Jay Collins has stated positions on 13 key issues.
What office is Jay Collins running for?
Jay Collins is running for Governor, Statewide.
How can I learn more about Jay Collins's positions?
Jay Collins's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Elections, Environment, Insurance, Immigration, Gun Policy, Local Government, Economy, Transportation, Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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