James Fishback, known for his conservative views and as a candidate for Florida governor, announced his marriage to a woman shrouded in mystery this past Saturday, just a few weeks after parting ways with his previous girlfriend.
The 31-year-old shared a photo on X, featuring himself and his new bride at a Catholic church in Wildwood, Florida, captioned with a casual note: “Logging off a bit. Getting married. Brb.”
He later shared a video that depicted their day with the caption: ‘I always had a vision of us standing like this.’
This wedding took place only weeks after Fishback disclosed in February that his former partner, Francesca Raine, ended their relationship. Raine reportedly left him due to his decision to join Tinder as a strategy to connect with younger female voters during his campaign.
Fishback had often referred to Raine, who was known by the moniker “Crypto Barbie,” as his wife, despite the fact that their relationship lasted only a month.
Details about Fishback’s new wife are sparse, although he did share with the New York Post that her name is Valeria.
Fishback faces off against Congressman Byron Donalds in the upcoming Florida GOP primary for governor, scheduled for August 18.
Donalds, the front-running Republican who currently represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District, encompassing Naples and Cape Coral is also backed by President Donald Trump.
Conservative firebrand candidate for Florida governor James Fishback, 31, announced that he had tied the knot on Saturday
Fishback is pictured with former partner Francesca Raine who he only split from recently
Fishback has drawn criticism for aligning himself with alt-right figures like white supremacist Nick Fuentes, and controversial online streamers Clavicular and Sneako.
Fuentes wore Fishback’s campaign merchandise on his May 1 livestream. During the stream, Fuentes went on a rant about living in a ‘non-white country’ and used a racial slur to describe the US.
He then joked that he should not have used the slur while ‘repping’ Fishback’s campaign. Fuentes then praised Fishback, adding that his campaign was ‘on fire’ and he’s ‘been incredible.’
In response to Fuentes’ support, Fishback previously told the Daily Mail that he supported free speech.
‘I’ve never spoken to him. I’ve never met him in my life. What I would say is I support the free speech of anyone in this country, regardless of what that speech is,’ Fishback said.
‘We have to believe in the First Amendment, and I support the free speech of anyone who wants to disagree with that person’s free speech.’
Fishback has promoted policies like banning surrogacy, ending H1-B visas for skilled foreign workers and abolishing abortion.
The gubernatorial candidate notably had a feud with Only Fans superstar Sophie Rain after he proposed a ‘sin tax’ for creators on the website.
Fishback announced that Raine left him after he joined Tinder as a campaign strategy to reach young female voters
Fishback has promoted policies like banning surrogacy, ending H1-B visas for skilled foreign workers and abolishing abortion. He has garnered the support of white supremacist Nick Fuentes, and controversial online streamers Clavicular and Sneako
Fishback proposed a policy which would guarantee ‘all revenue from Florida’s 50 percent OnlyFans Tax will increase public school teacher pay and improve school lunches.’
‘I don’t want young women who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children, I don’t want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online,’ he told NXR Studios at the beginning of the year.
In December of 2025, NBC News alleged a Florida school district cut ties with him following allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor student.
The woman requested an order of protection against Fishbeck in 2025, claiming he pursued a relationship with her in 2022 when she was 17 and he was 27.
‘These allegations from several years ago are completely false, and after two lengthy court hearings in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit, I was fully exonerated. I have never been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime,’ Fishback said at the time.
The Daily Mail has reached out to James Fishback for comment.
