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Florida Candidate Fishback Gains Young Voters with Alt-Right Rhetoric

3/5/2026

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James Fishback, a 31-year-old Florida gubernatorial candidate, is gaining traction with alt-right rhetoric.
He has accused his opponent Byron Donalds of turning the state into a "Section 8 ghetto."
Fishback embraces far-right influencer Nick Fuentes and leads Byron Donalds 4 to 1 among voters aged 18–34.
Rallies attract a predominantly young male audience, with provocative language like "goyslop."

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Story summary

James Fishback, a 31-year-old Florida gubernatorial candidate, is gaining traction with alt-right rhetoric.
He has accused his opponent Byron Donalds of turning the state into a "Section 8 ghetto."
Fishback embraces far-right influencer Nick Fuentes and leads Byron Donalds 4 to 1 among voters aged 18–34.
Rallies attract a predominantly young male audience, with provocative language like "goyslop."