TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — The competition for Florida’s highest office has intensified with James Fishback, a Republican contender, officially entering the gubernatorial race. On Monday morning, Fishback, a 30-year-old Florida native, filed his candidacy in Tallahassee, marking the beginning of what promises to be an eventful campaign.

In a press conference held outside the state capitol, Fishback vowed to carry on the legacy of Governor Ron DeSantis, expressing his admiration for the outgoing governor’s leadership over the past eight years. “Let’s continue the incredible eight years of Governor Ron DeSantis,” he stated, signaling a campaign that aligns closely with DeSantis’s policies.