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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Jay Collins

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: RepublicanStatus: Active
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Running against

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Brandon McIntyre
Constitution Party of Florida · Active
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Richard Dembinsky
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James Brown
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Reginald Strachan
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Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites, interviews, debates, and public statements.

Housing
As Lieutenant Governor, I stood proudly next to Governor DeSantis during crises and non-stop attacks from the far left. We need to continue forward with Governor DeSantis' vision of economic prosperity, parental rights, and a strong education system.
I'm running for Governor to protect the legacy that Governor Ron DeSantis built over the last eight years. As Lieutenant Governor, I stood proudly next to Governor DeSantis during crises and non-stop attacks from the far left. During these hard battles, I learned that in order to move our state forward, we need real leaders who care more about our families and communities, not about how many social media likes they will get or what controversial opinion they can get the most retweets on. Florida cannot gamble with our children's future. We need to continue forward with Governor DeSantis' vision of economic prosperity, parental rights, and a strong education system. I have led men into combat, I have survived countless wounds — eventually losing my leg during combat, and I came back even stronger and continued serving my country as a decorated Green Beret. I know what it means to fight the tough battles. That's why I'm standing up today and running for Governor of the Great State of Florida. Join me in my mission to keep Florida Great and continue on the legacy of Governor DeSantis and President Trump. Support Jay Collins $25 $50 $100 $500 $1500 $3000
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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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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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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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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 9 key issues.
What office is Jay Collins running for?
Jay Collins is running for Governor, Statewide.
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Jay Collins's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Environment, Immigration, Economy, Transportation, Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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