Jay Collins challenges James Fishback’s eligibility as a candidate for governor

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Florida Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins has filed a complaint challenging the eligibility of one of his opponents, investment firm CEO James Fishback. Collins contends Fishback has not resided in Florida for seven years, one of the legal criteria in the Florida Constitution to run for governor.

Collins says that, according to public records, between 2020 and 2026 Fishback registered to vote and did vote in Washington, D.C., elections, purchased property in …

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