Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback to early vote on Monday
By WLRN News Staff
August 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback and his wife, Valeria, will be casting their votes in the GOP primary on Monday, the first day of early voting in Miami-Dade County.
Fishback's campaign announced that the couple plan to vote at 7 a.m. when polls open for the Aug. 18 primary election. They will be at the Kendall Branch Library with other early voters.
Fishback is considered a longshot to win. An average of the three most recent statewide polls puts Fishback at around 12%, tied with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, in the primary election.
Both candidates trail frontrunner, Congressman Byron Donalds, who has about 44%. Donalds has the influential endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Former House Speaker Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, is also running in the race.
Early voting in Miami-Dade runs Monday through Sunday, Aug. 16. Find early voting locations and hours here.
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Fishback's campaign announced that the couple plan to vote at 7 a.m. when polls open for the Aug. 18 primary election. They will be at the Kendall Branch Library with other early voters.
Fishback is considered a longshot to win. An average of the three most recent statewide polls puts Fishback at around 12%, tied with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, in the primary election.
Both candidates trail frontrunner, Congressman Byron Donalds, who has about 44%. Donalds has the influential endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Former House Speaker Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, is also running in the race.
Early voting in Miami-Dade runs Monday through Sunday, Aug. 16. Find early voting locations and hours here.
READ MORE: How and where to vote in South Florida for the 2026 Primary and General Election
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.