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 Fend Off Democrat Bid To Seize Florida House Seat
By George Caldwell, The Daily Signal | April 01, 2025 Republican Randy Fine emerged triumphant Tuesday in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, The Associated Press projects, putting an end to speculation that the district could flip and hand Democrats a seat in Congress. The race received national attention and millions from Democrat donors who sought to send a message about their party’s continued relevance with a victory…
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…
Republicans Sweep Florida Special Elections, Earn High Praise from Trump
Are you tired yet, patriots? Because the fight for America’s liberties never takes a day off. While you and I were enjoying our morning coffee,... The post Republicans Sweep Florida Special Elections, Earn High Praise from Trump appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Republicans Defeat Dems in 2 Special Elections in Florida - News Addicts
Two special elections held on Tuesday were decided by Florida voters in favor of Republicans, maintaining their tenuous control of the U.S. House of Representatives. The elections were in two Republican-leaning districts, and either loss would have meant a weakening of the narrow lead Republicans have in the House, which is currently only five seats. […] The post Republicans Defeat Dems in 2 Special Elections in Florida appeared first on News Ad…
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