Fine, Patronis Win Special Election Primaries in Bid to Replace Waltz, Gaetz in Congress

Both were endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis speaks before introducing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a rally for Florida Republicans at the Cheyenne Saloon in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 7, 2022. Octavio Jones/Getty Images

Both of President Donald Trump’s picks to fill vacant Florida congressional seats won their primary elections on Jan. 28.

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was declared the winner of the primary election against nine other Republican candidates fighting to fill the state’s first congressional district seat vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz.