NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough County
James Fishback ends gubernatorial campaign after third-place primary finish
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Investment firm CEO James Fishback concluded his campaign for the Republican nomination for Florida governor on Tuesday night. He finished in third place, securing 10% of the total vote.
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The conclusion of this campaign marks the end of a specific candidate's bid for the state's highest executive office and clarifies the field of contenders for the .
Key Facts
- James Fishback finished in third place in the Republican primary for Florida governor.
- Fishback received 10% of the total vote.
- The campaign officially ended on Tuesday night.
Who's Mentioned
PersonJames Fishback“Investment firm CEO and former gubernatorial candidate”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction of the gubernatorial election”PersonByron Donalds“Political candidate”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”PersonJake Hoffman“Executive director of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans”locationHilton Tampa Airport Westshore“Location of Fishback's election night watch party”PersonDavid Jolly“Political candidate”PersonDavid Ramirez“18-year-old voter from Plant City”PersonNick Fuentes“Far-right activist”PersonCorey Griffore“20-year-old business owner in Pinellas County”PersonAubrey Jewett“University of Central Florida political science professor”