Republican Contender for Florida Governor Allegedly Targeted by Arson Attack

The race to replace GOP stalwart and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is heating up — literally in one case.

DeSantis, who will be termed out come 2027, has seen plenty of potential replacements make their intent known, including front-running Rep. Byron Donalds, who issupportedby President Donald Trump.

One of those challengers, GOP contender James Fishback, has also recently made it known that an apparent arson attack targeted his home.

Fishback’s campaign manager, Emma Wright, announced the allegation on X.

Official Statement on Sunday’s Arson Attack Targeting James Fishback’s Home

James Fishback, candidate for Florida Governor, returned home to Madison, FL for the first time since launching his campaign for Governor ten weeks ago. Shortly after 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, a fire was…

— Emma Wright (@emmawrightFL)February 8, 2026

Fishback is a 31-year-old businessman who has not held political office before. (“I’m not a politician,” he declares in acampaign video, where he targets Donalds repeatedly.)

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