Casey DeSantis is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026, following her husband Ron DeSantis' second term, with support from top donors.

Speculation is once again mounting that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is considering running to succeed him in 2026. The topic was brought up at a gathering of Republican donors in Palm Beach County last week,

Her husband, Governor Ron DeSantis, is prevented from seeking a third consecutive term and will leave office in January 2027.

I have heard donors have been urging her to run and that while it’s not something she has wanted to do, they are causing her to at least stop and listen,” one insider said.