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Florida PoliticsApr 11, 2026Local News

Jay Collins raises nearly $1.75 million in first quarter as active candidate, with big Ron DeSantis donor giving more than half

Rep. Byron Donalds is described as the front-runner in the Florida gubernatorial primary with $22 million raised in the first quarter.

Jay Collins raises nearly $1.75 million in first quarter as active candidate, with big Ron DeSantis donor giving more than half
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins raised $1.75 million in Q1 for his gubernatorial bid, though over half came from a single donor. He significantly trails U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who raised $22 million and maintains a dominant lead in statewide polling.

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Byron DonaldsR-Florida-19
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