US EditionRepublican James T. Fishback Is Entering the Florida Governor's Race, Challenging Trump's Pick
James Fishback, 30, vows to abolish property taxes and restrict foreign and corporate homebuyers to preserve affordability for Floridians, pledging to visit all 67 counties during his campaign.
- On Nov. 24, 2025, James Fishback filed to run for Florida governor in Tallahassee, immediately targeting Rep. Byron Donalds in his campaign launch.
- Positioning as an outsider, James Fishback emphasizes affordability and immigration policy planks, saying he runs to defend Gov. Ron DeSantis' conservative legacy and succeed him.
- He proposed abolishing homestead property taxes, vowed to curb H-1B visas, and pledged to cancel AI data centers citing environmental and economic concerns.
- Fishback's campaign adds volatility to the crowded GOP field, intensifying the Republican primary for Florida governor scheduled next August against Rep. Byron Donalds, who is backed by President Donald Trump.
- Fishback's launch comes amid legal and reporting scrutiny as Greenlight Capital, Inc. alleges he owes nearly $230,000 and took confidential information at least 33 times, while ABC News investigation raises credential concerns.
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GOP Investor James Fishback Is Entering the Florida Governor's Race, Challenging Trump's Pick
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Another GOP contender has launched a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next governor, teeing up a broader challenge to President Donald Trump ‘s chosen candidate to lead his adopted home state. BREAKING: I’m running to succeed Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next Republican Governor to make life more […]
GOP investor James Fishback is entering the Florida governor’s race, challenging Trump’s pick
Another GOP contender has launched a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, teeing up a broader challenge to President Donald Trump’s chosen candidate to lead his adopted home state.
GOP investor James Fishback is entering the Florida governor’s race, challenging Trump’s pick
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Another GOP contender has launched a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as Florida's next governor, teeing up a broader challenge to President Donald Trump 's chosen candidate to lead his adopted home state.
GOP investor James Fishback is entering the Florida governor's race, challenging Trump's pick
Another GOP contender has launched a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next governor. The entrance of James Fishback to the race tees up a broader challenge to President Donald Trump’s chosen candidate to lead his adopted…
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