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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Florida Wins Provide Cushion to Thin House GOP Majority
Republicans’ electoral wins in Florida mean that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is about to get some reinforcements in his narrow House GOP majority, growing the effective Republican majority in the lower chamber by two votes. In the Sunshine State’s Sixth Congressional District, state Sen. Randy Fine defeated teacher Josh Weil, a Democrat, while Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis defeated Democrat Gai Vailmont in the state’s Fir…
Republican Candidates Overcome Huge Fundraising Deficits to Win Congressional Races
Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis secured victories in two special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday, overcoming significant fundraising disadvantages to maintain GOP control of seats vacated by prominent party members. The wins bolster the Republican Party’s slim majority in the U.S. House, despite a strong financial push from Democratic opponents. Fine, a former state senator, won Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defea…
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Trump Celebrates Election Wins
Donald Trump celebrated the key special election victories in Florida. Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis both won, extending the Republican majority in the House. Trump said, “THE TRUMP ENDORSEMENT, AS ALWAYS, PROVED FAR GREATER THAN THE DEMOCRATS FORCES OF EVIL.” Truth Social: Congratulations Randy, a great WIN against a massive CASH AVALANCHE. DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT … Jimmy Patronis WINS BIG! Congratulations Jimmy. DONALD J. TRUMP,…
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News Service of FloridaFine, Patronis Win Congressional Seats
TALLAHASSEE — After fending off Democratic opponents, Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis are heading to Congress. Fine, a former member of the Florida House and Senate, won a special election Tuesday to replace former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz in Congressional District 6, according to results posted on state and county elections websites. Meanwhile, Patronis, who stepped down Monday as state chief financial officer, will succeed former U.S. Re…
Jewish Republican Randy Fine wins special election in Florida for US House seat
RJC says victory by MAGA-style culture warrior and fierce defender of Israel will bring the GOP’s Jewish representation in Congress to 4 for the first time since the 1980s The post Jewish Republican Randy Fine wins special election in Florida for US House seat appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
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