JC
Jay Collins
Candidate for Governor
REP
CHALLENGER
Biography
Jay Collins, born Jarrid Collins in 1976, is an American politician and Army veteran who has served as the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Florida since August 2025. A Republican, he had a distinguished 23-year career in the U.S. Army Special Forces, including combat deployments, and is currently running for Governor of Florida in 2026.
Top Priorities
- Making life more affordable
- Making communities safer
- Giving future generations the opportunity to succeed