Critical Florida Special Elections For GOP Coming On Tuesday

On Tuesday, April 1, two critical special elections will be held in Florida. GOP state senator Randy Fine is running to succeed former Rep. Mike Waltz, who was named National Security Advisor, and Florida chief financial officer and GOP candidate Jimmy Patronis is running to succeed former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

The races are critical because the GOP currently holds a narrow 218-213 advantage in the House, with four vacancies. Two other races will be held for vacant Democratic seats in Texas and Arizona, expected to be won by Democrats.

Fine is facing off against Democratic opponent Joshua Weil; Patronis is facing Democrat Gay Valimont. Fine’s district has roughly twice as many registered Republicans as Democrats, the Florida Division of Elections website notes. But Weil has raised nearly $10 million, while Fine has only raised $561,000.

“He needs to do better. But we’re going to win that seat,” National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)  stated. “I would have preferred if our candidate had raised money at a faster rate and gotten on TV quicker. But he’s doing what he needs to do.”

Winning the two Florida seats is clearly vital for the GOP; NY Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for UN Ambassador was pulled on Thursday out of concern that a vacancy in her district would reduce the GOP majority by another vote.

On Monday, President Trump, whom Fine supported in the GOP primary, offered a hearty endorsement of Fine on Truth Social, stating:

America First Patriot Randy Fine is running to represent the Great People of Florida’s 6th Congressional District! A highly successful, Harvard educated businessman, and greatly respected State Legislator, Randy has been a tremendous Voice for MAGA. In Congress, Randy will be an incredible fighter, who will work tirelessly with me to Stop Inflation, Grow our Economy, Secure the Border, Champion our Military/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, Protect our always under siege Second Amendment, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.
 
Randy Fine has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Congress. Florida, Early Voting is March 22-29, and Election Day is April 1st – GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY FOR RANDY!