Jay Collins
Jay Collins | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 21st Lieutenant Governor of Florida | |
| Assumed office August 12, 2025 | |
| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Preceded by | Jeanette Nuñez |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Avila (elect) |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office November 8, 2022 – August 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jarrid Collins April 28, 1976 Scobey, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Layla Collins |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | American Military University (BS) Norwich University (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1995–2018 |
| Rank | First sergeant |
| Unit | U.S. Army Special Forces |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal |
Jarrid "Jay" Collins (born April 28, 1976) is an American Republican politician and Army veteran. He has been the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Florida since August 2025. He was a member of the Florida Senate from 2022 until his resignation in 2025. He unsuccessfully ran for governor of Florida in 2026.
References
- ↑ "Senator Jay Collins". flsenate.gov.
- ↑ Rohrer, Gray; Bridges, C.A. (2025-08-12). "Gov. Ron DeSantis taps Jay Collins to be lieutenant governor of Florida". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ↑ Destefano, Madilyn (2026-08-19). "Byron Donalds projected to be Republican party nominee in race for Florida governor". WESH. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
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