Rep. Mike Waltz to Resign from Congress for Trump National Security Role

Waltz's resignation on Inauguration Day triggers a special election and leaves House Republicans with a slimmer majority.

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) will resign from Congress on January 20, the day Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term as president, to serve as national security adviser.
Florida's Secretary of State has announced a special election to fill Waltz's seat, with the primary scheduled for January 28 and the general election set for April 1.
Waltz's departure, along with other vacancies, will temporarily reduce the Republican majority in the House, complicating their legislative agenda during Trump's first 100 days in office.
Waltz will remain in Congress through January 20, allowing him to participate in the January 3 vote for Speaker of the House, a critical moment for the slim Republican majority.
The national security adviser role does not require Senate confirmation, enabling Waltz to assume the position immediately upon leaving Congress.