NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Jay Collins selects Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie as lieutenant governor running mate
Gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins announced the selection of Kevin Guthrie, the current executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to serve as his lieutenant governor candidate. The announcement was made on Monday, shortly before the Florida primary election.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The selection of a running mate shapes the composition of the executive ticket for the upcoming gubernatorial election, potentially influencing voter support and the future leadership of state emergency management operations.
Key Facts
- Jay Collins is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.
- Kevin Guthrie currently serves as the executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
- The announcement was made on Monday.
- The announcement occurred shortly before the Florida primary election.
Who's Mentioned
personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate”organizationFlorida Division of Emergency Management“State agency responsible for disaster response”personJay Collins“Republican gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov.”personPaul Renner“Former House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”other11“Total number of Republican gubernatorial candidates”personKevin Guthrie“Executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management”personJames Fishback“Investment firm CEO and gubernatorial candidate”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”