US EditionRepublican Randy Fine wins Florida special election for Waltz seat
- Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine, both Republicans, won special elections on Tuesday in Florida's 1st and 6th districts.
- Vacancies arose when Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz were tapped for positions in Trump's new administration.
- President Trump's endorsement bolstered both wins, though Democrats narrowed Republican margins from the prior November election.
- Fine's campaign raised $1 million, while his Democratic opponent, Josh Weil, raised $9 million for the 6th district race.
- The Republican victories expanded the party's House majority to 220-213, despite narrower-than-expected margins and Democratic enthusiasm.
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Analysis shows why this 'rock-ribbed Republican' stronghold may spell trouble for Trump
In the past, Florida had a reputation for being a volatile swing state that could go either Republican or Democrat in statewide elections. GOP ex-President George W. Bush carried Florida in both 2000 and 2004 before Democratic former President Barack Obama won the Sunshine State in 2008 and 2012. Then, in the 2018 midterms, Florida's gubernatorial race was a real nail-biter, with now-Gov. Ron DeSantis narrowly defeating the Democratic nominee, f…
Republicans Win Two Open Florida House Seats, But Democrats Make Gains
Republicans will hold on to their narrow majority in the House of Representatives after winning a pair of special elections in Florida on Tuesday. In Florida’s 6th Congressional District, Republican state Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat and public school teacher Josh Weil to claim the seat vacated when Trump appointed Michael Waltz as national security adviser. Weil dramatically increased Democrats’ share of the vote in a district Trump…
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