A DeSantis is emerging as a potential major player in Florida’s 2026 race for governor — and it’s not Ron. A new poll released on Thursday by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research showed that Sunshine State first last Casey DeSantis boasting considerable support among Republicans to succeed her husband. FAU said in a press release that 38% of GOP poll respondents chose Casey. 16% selected Gaetz, a Fort Walton Beach Republican congressman who has repeatedly said he has no interest in running for governor. Read: Florida First Lady DeSantis Unveils First-In-The-Nation Opportunity Fo…