Jimmy Patronis Resigns as Florida CFO to Run for Congress with Trump Endorsement

Patronis enters the race to fill Matt Gaetz's vacated House seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District after Gaetz's resignation and withdrawal from attorney general consideration.

Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer since 2017, announced his resignation to run for the U.S. House seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after being nominated for U.S. attorney general but later withdrew his name, citing concerns over confirmation distractions.
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Patronis, calling him a loyal ally and urging him to run for the conservative-leaning district in Florida's Panhandle.
The special primary election for Florida's 1st Congressional District is scheduled for January 28, 2025, with the general election set for April 1, 2025.
Patronis faces criticism from political opponents over his record as CFO, including allegations of favoring special interests and connections to insurance industry policies.