Florida Democratic candidates comfortably outraise GOP opponents in special election

Early voting kicks off in Special Elections to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz

Republicans have a huge edge in voter registrations in the red districts, but Democrats have poured millions into the contests.

Democrats Pour Money Into Florida Races to Erode GOP Majority

Democratic congressional candidates running in a pair of special elections in Florida raised millions more than their Republican counterparts, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission, highlighting how the races are galvanizing a party eager to chip away at the GOP’s narrow House majority.

Democrats Gay Valimont and Josh Weil, candidates for Florida's 1st and 6th congressional districts, respectively, have raised more than $16 million so far.

Democrats raise millions for Florida special elections in Trump territory

The Democrats running in a pair of April 1 special elections for deeply Republican House districts in Florida have raised a whopping $15.7 million combined in two months, but they still face steep uphill climbs in the upcoming campaigns.

Democratic candidates in Florida special elections raise $16 million

The fundraising is a sign of Democratic enthusiasm in even solidly Republican territory as Donald Trump’s second term gets underway.

Democrats in Special Elections Raise Big Money

“Two Democratic candidates running in special elections for solidly red House seats in Florida have raised more than $16 million combined, underscoring Democratic enthusiasm as President Donald Trump begins his second term,” the Washington Post reports.