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Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections Tuesday in two Florida congressional districts, bolstered by President Donald Trump's endorsement to fill vacant seats in reliably Republican strongholds.

Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District

Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida's 1st Congressional District, bolstered by President Donald Trump's endorsement to fill a vacant seat in reliably Republican northern Florida and despite national Democrats pouring millions into the race.

Republican Randy Fine wins Florida House seat against well-funded Democratic challenger

Republican Randy Fine wins Florida House seat against well-funded Democratic challenger

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday to represent Florida's 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil and squashing efforts by national Democrats who spent millions of dollars on the race.