Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed that while his wife, Casey DeSantis, is not seeking the governorship, it is “flattering” that some are asking her to. Rumors that the first lady of Florida was considering a gubernatorial run arose after a meeting with donors in Palm Beach County weeks ago.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has firmly denied the circulating rumors that his wife, Casey DeSantis, might run to succeed him as governor in 2026.

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.