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Jay Collins on Elections

Most recent record dated August 20, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed: 2026-08-20
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Issues: #elections

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The Story

Byron Donalds secured the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, defeating 10 opponents including Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. Donalds will advance to the November general election to face Democratic candidate David Jolly.

The Connections

People

Byron Donaldsactor

David Jollyactor

James Fishbackactor

Jay Collinsactor

Casey DeSantisactor

How It's Being Covered

Coverage

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How it's being covered

Left· 2

Byron Donalds won, but he also lost 16 counties in North Florida to Jay Collins. Why?

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay· 2026-08-20↗

Republican Byron Donalds and alleged liberal David Jolly will compete to be Florida’s next governor

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay· 2026-08-19↗

Center· 0

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Right· 0

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The Record

2026-08-20
Byron Donalds won, but he also lost 16 counties in North Florida to Jay Collins. Why?
Press coverage of this story.
2026-08-19
Republican Byron Donalds and alleged liberal David Jolly will compete to be Florida’s next governor