Ron DeSantis Says Rumors Are 'Flattering', but His Wife Casey is Not Seeking Bid for Governor of Florida

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Casey DeSantis for Florida Governor? What She Has Said About Running

Roger Stone, political consultant and ally of President Donald Trump, posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday: "As I predicted, Casey DeSantis is 'considering' running for governor."

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Newsweek

Ron DeSantis says Casey 'not seeking' term as Governor ... but it's 'flattering' people keep mentioning it.

Not so fast, says Florida’s Governor, though he notes it’s “flattering” that it’s being discussed after reportage that First Lady Casey DeSantis is being talked up as a “very real” possibility as the logical successor to her husband as Governor, there may not be fresh polling.

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Florida Politics

Casey DeSantis reportedly eyes bid to replace husband as Florida gov when his term runs out

Casey DeSantis, 44, was a consistent supportive presence during her husband’s political campaigns — both for Florida governor and his failed bid for the White House last year — earning her national recognition that could make her a formidable candidate.

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New York Post

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DeSantis Addresses Whether Wife Will Take Over Job From Him

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to Fox News about speculation that Casey DeSantis is considering a bid for Florida governor.

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Ron DeSantis says rumors of wife running in 2026 are ‘flattering’

Some are speculating that Florida first lady Casey DeSantis will run to succeed her husband in 2026, but “it’s not something she is seeking out”

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Casey DeSantis makes shock election bid as husband completes term

The Republican Party of Florida is set to hold its first election in 2026. The election will be held on November 6. The winner will be chosen by a secret ballot of voters in the state's cities and counties. The race for the governor's office will be decided on November 14.

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Ron DeSantis' Wife Casey May Try to Replace Him as Florida's Governor When He Terms Out

Casey DeSantis is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2026. Her husband, Ron, is wrapping up his final term in office. Casey is a former TV journalist and recent breast cancer survivor. She has been active in her husband's administration, leading initiatives addressing mental health and substance abuse.

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DeSantis Addresses Whether Wife Will Take Over Job From Him

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis clarified on Tuesday that despite popular demand, his wife, Casey, will not run for his job after his second term ends in 2026. “People have been asking her to do this for a long time. But she’s not seeking to do anything,” added the governor, who is serving his second consecutive term.

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Report: Casey DeSantis Considering Running For Florida's Gubernatorial Position After Husband’s Term Ends

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Governor Ron Desantis, is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2026. The idea of the Florida first lady becoming the state’s first female governor was openly discussed at a gathering last week in Palm Beach County. Other potential candidates for the gubernatorial position include Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and current state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

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