Lt. Gov. Jay Collins

A judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge to Fishback's eligibility, allowing him to remain on the GOP primary ballot.

Can James Fishback stay in the race? A judge is weighing whether the Republican candidate meets the state's seven-year residency requirement

Collins faces Republican candidates Rep. Byron Donalds — endorsed by President Trump — former House Speaker Paul Renner and investor James Fishback.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped Collins in a closely watched appointment. The position hasbeen vacant since February.