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James Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race.
Fishback, who has never held political office, vows to continue the legacy of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis.
He faces legal and professional controversies, including lawsuits with a former employer and accusations of exaggerating his political connections.
The Florida gubernatorial race just got a little more crowded. On Monday morning, Nov, 24, James Fishback announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2026 election.
Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO who has never held political office, vowed in a video posted to X ahead of his public announcement in Tallahassee to carry on DeSan

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