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Democrats Shatter Fundraising Records in Florida Special Elections for GOP Strongholds

Despite raising over $16 million, Democratic candidates face steep odds in two heavily Republican districts as early voting begins tomorrow.

Democratic congressional candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil.
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Overview

  • Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil have raised a combined $16 million, significantly outpacing their Republican opponents' $3.1 million total.
  • Grassroots enthusiasm is driving the Democratic campaigns, with 75% of their contributions coming from small-dollar donors of $200 or less.
  • The elections are being held to fill vacancies left by GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, who resigned for roles in the Trump administration.
  • Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine in districts he won by over 30 percentage points in the last presidential election.
  • The Democratic National Committee has invested in organizing and voter protection efforts, while the Republican Party of Florida and allied PACs have ramped up ad spending ahead of early voting.