Jay Collins

He showed significant strength in the Panhandle. The decorated Army Special Forces combat veteran defeated Donalds in 14 counties in North Florida. He also took Hardee County in Central Florida.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination, announced Monday he has chosen Kevin Guthrie, the executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, as his candidate for lieutenant governor.

Barring a stunning upset, it already looks like a Donalds-Jolly race is set for November.