Trump ally coasts in special House primary to fill vacant Florida seat
As voters choose nominees in two congressional districts in the state, state senator Randy Fine, who has been endorsed by Trump, handily won a special House primary in northwest Florida on Tuesday, positioning him to fill a deep-red, open seat.
Shortly after the district's votes closed at 7 p.m. Eastern, the Associated Press predicted that Fine would win the GOP primary, with more than 80% of the vote counted.
The state lawmaker sought to replace former Representative Mike Waltz and received support from both House Republican leaders and President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, Waltz left the House to serve as Trump's national security adviser.
In 2024, Waltz won the seat by 33 points. However, since adding more members will offer them a little more breathing room in a legislature that ...