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

Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has long been rumored as a potential 2026 candidate, but the prospect is inching closer to reality.

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,

The possibility Florida’s first lady would succeed her husband, who will be termed out, has long been wished in some segments of the party, but she has regularly dismissed the notion.