Investment firm founder and debate-education nonprofit founder. Ran for Governor in 2026.
In their own words
- Stop data centers: ban them in all 67 counties by preventing county commissions from approving them, via statewide preemption. source
- Eliminate property taxes once and for all for Florida residents on their homesteaded properties — not for Airbnb owners or snowbirds. source
- Ban private equity firms from buying and hoarding Florida homes. source
- Raise teacher pay by 25%. source
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James Fishback is the founder of the investment firm Azoria and of Incubate Debate, a nonprofit that runs debate competitions for Florida high school students. He ran for Governor in 2026.
About this office
The Governor is Florida's chief executive: signing or vetoing every bill the Legislature passes, setting the state budget proposal, appointing judges and agency heads, and directing the response when a hurricane crosses the state. Florida holds a closed primary, so only registered Republicans may vote in this race.