Trump and DeSantis Propel Candidates for Gaetz's Vacant Florida Seat
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Donald Trump has endorsed Jimmy Patronis, Florida's CFO, to fill Matt Gaetz's congressional seat after Gaetz resigned to pursue a nomination for attorney general, which he later withdrew from. Trump announced his support on Truth Social, encouraging Patronis to run for Florida's Congressional District 1. Patronis expressed his willingness to serve, and the special primary is scheduled for January 28, with the general election on April 1.
- Trump Endorses ‘JIMMY’ to Fill Matt Gaetz’s House Seat The Daily Beast
- Fighter pilot, decorated combat veteran Jeff Witt announces bid to fill Florida House seat vacated by Gaetz Fox News
- Panhandle supervisor of elections warns District 1 won’t be the last special election in the new year WFLA
- Trump backs Florida’s chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress POLITICO
- DeSantis quickly sets special election to fill Gaetz’s Republican seat — unlike delay for a Democratic seat The Seattle Times
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