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Republicans Secure Florida House Seats, Narrowly Retain Strongholds

Trump-endorsed candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis win special elections, maintaining GOP's slim House majority despite reduced margins.

Hand-picked by Donald Trump, Florida Republicans Randy Fine, left, and Jimmy Patronis both centered their campaigns around their support for the president’s agenda.
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Florida State Representative Randy Fine closes on a gambling bill during a special session, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Campaign signs sit on the side of the road supporting Democratic nominee Josh Weil outside of his campaign event at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center on March 26, 2025, in Ocala, Florida.

Overview

  • Randy Fine won Florida's 6th Congressional District race against Democrat Josh Weil with a 14-point margin, significantly narrower than previous GOP victories in the district.
  • Jimmy Patronis secured the 1st Congressional District seat, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont by 14 points, a drop from the 32-point margin in 2024.
  • Both candidates were endorsed by Donald Trump, whose support was credited as instrumental in their victories, despite Democratic candidates outraising their GOP opponents by wide margins.
  • The results restore the Republican House majority to 220-213, with two Democratic vacancies remaining, reinforcing the party's control in a closely divided chamber.
  • The narrower margins in these traditionally Republican districts highlight potential challenges for the GOP as Democrats gain momentum and fundraising power.