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Lt. Gov. Collins loses court bid to remove Fishback from Florida GOP governor race over residency
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jim DeFede , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development is available from local news sources, including CBS4 Miami.
A recent court decision has allowed James Fishback to stay in the running for the Republican governor nomination. His eligibility was challenged due to residency requirements. Fishback had taken actions that suggested he may not have met these requirements, but the judge ultimately ruled in his favor.
The challenge was brought by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is also seeking the nomination.
Collins has expressed his disagreement with the ruling. Further information on this development is available from local news sources, including CBS4 Miami .
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Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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