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Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Florida GOP Primaries for Congressional Seats

Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis secure Republican nominations in heavily conservative districts, setting the stage for April's general elections.

Randy Fine, left, on October 1, 2024, in Viera West, Florida.
Randy Fine in Florida
Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis

Overview

  • Florida State Senator Randy Fine and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, both endorsed by President Donald Trump, won GOP primaries in Florida's 6th and 1st Congressional Districts, respectively.
  • The special elections were triggered by the resignations of former Representatives Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz, who left Congress for roles in the Trump administration.
  • Fine, a controversial figure known for his staunch pro-Israel stance and criticism of LGBTQ+ rights, will face Democrat Josh Weil in the April 1 general election.
  • Patronis, a longtime Republican figure, is set to run against Democrat Gay Valimont, a gun violence prevention advocate, in the heavily Republican 1st District.
  • The two districts are considered Republican strongholds, and victories by Fine and Patronis would bolster the GOP's narrow House majority as they pursue Trump's legislative agenda.