In addition to Casey DeSantis, other potential GOP candidates include former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who said in January that he was considering a run, and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he's entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible to seek another term after eight years in office. Donalds enters the race with President Donald Trump's endorsement.

The Florida first lady and the representative have not declared their gubernatorial bids, but Donalds has Trump's endorsement.