Two Trump-endorsed Republicans easily won special House primaries in Florida on Tuesday, setting them up to fill two vacant, deep-red seats and increase the party’s slim House majority. State Sen. Randy Fine and State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis received endorsements from both President Donald Trump and House Republican leaders as they sought to succeed former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz. Waltz left the House to become Trump’s national security adviser, while Gaetz resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Both Fine and Patronis emerged as heavy favorites against the Democratic nominees in the special general elections. The House Republicans, with a narrow 218-215 edge in the House, are looking to add additional members to give themselves more breathing room in a tightly divided chamber. The upcoming special elections on April 1 will be crucial for the party’s efforts to maintain control of the House and pass key legislation. Despite allegations against Gaetz, both Fine and Patronis are expected to secure their seats in the special elections, with both districts having previously voted Republican by large margins. The results of these special elections will have significant implications for the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
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