Common Questions
James Fishback is a fourth-generation Floridian from Broward County. He overcame a childhood stutter through competitive debate, becoming a national debate champion. He studied international economics at Georgetown, founded Azoria Partners (a merit-based investment firm), and created Incubate Debate, a nonprofit bringing free debate leagues to Florida high schools.
At 31, James is running for Governor because he's watched too many Florida families get priced out of the state they built. He's not a career politician — he's a Floridian who's had enough.
James Fishback is running for Governor of Florida in the Republican primary on August 18, 2026. He is seeking to succeed Ron DeSantis as Florida's next Governor.
The Florida Republican primary is August 18, 2026. Only registered Republicans can vote in the primary.
Registration deadline: July 20, 2026. If you are not currently registered as a Republican in Florida, you must update your registration by this date to vote for James.
You can register to vote or update your party affiliation online at registertovoteflorida.gov.
Remember: You must be registered as a Republican to vote for James in the primary. The deadline to register or change your party is July 20, 2026.
Yes. James Fishback's campaign is officially filed with the Florida Division of Elections. This is a fully compliant, legally registered campaign for Governor of Florida.
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Every dollar counts — and small donations from Florida residents qualify for the state's matching funds program, which means your contribution has even more impact.
Yes! Florida's public campaign financing program provides 2:1 matching on qualifying contributions from Florida residents. Donations of $250 or less from Florida residents qualify, up to the first $150,000 in qualifying contributions.
That means your $5 becomes $15, your $25 becomes $75, and your $100 becomes $300 in campaign resources. This is how a grassroots campaign beats the big-money machine.
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James has outlined 8 Day-One priorities — executive orders he will sign the moment he takes office: