Jan 28, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.. Republicans are expected to hold the seats following the general election April 1, which would boost their thin majority in the U ...

In 2018, Waltz defeated former ambassador Nancy Soderberg and succeeded Ron DeSantis, who went on to be elected the 46th governor of Florida that same year. He was re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024 with over 60% of the vote in each election.

Nov 27, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE — With the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz. Fine’s announcement Tuesday came weeks after the Brevard County lawmaker was elected to the Florida Senate.

Jan 21, 2025 · On Nov. 25, after Waltz was named to the post, Gov. Ron DeSantis set a special election for the seat, with a primary to be held Jan. 28 and a general election April 1. A mandatory early voting period for the primary was set for Jan. 18 to 25.

Nov 25, 2024 · It's official: Congressman Michael Waltz has resigned and a special election will be held to replace him. Waltz, a Republican from St. Augustine Beach, served six years in Florida's 6th before being tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to become the national security advisor. ... “At Gov. Ron DeSantis’ direction, this Special Election is ...

Waltz ran for Florida's 6th congressional district in 2018 to replace Republican Ron DeSantis, who was elected governor of Florida. [10] [11] He ran against Democrat Nancy Soderberg in the general election. [12] Waltz won with 56.31% of the vote to Soderberg's 43.69%. [13] He would be re-elected in 2020, 2022 and 2024.

Nov 12, 2024 · Does Gov. Ron DeSantis get to appoint Waltz's successor? No. In reportedly choosing Marco Rubio to become the next secretary of state, Trump has given DeSantis − in the infamous words of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich − "this thing, and it's (expletive) golden."Blagojevich was later convicted of public corruption and served nearly eight years of a 14-year sentence before then ...

Apr 20, 2023 · Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2024 White House bid on Thursday, adding his name to the growing list of Florida Republicans backing Trump over his likely...

Nov 12, 2024 · Waltz' exit from Congress will require Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce a special election to fill the vacancy. President Donald Trump has named Congressman Michael Waltz the next national...

Nov 19, 2024 · Waltz is expected to resign soon, making way for a special election, likely in early 2025. Gov. Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated he wants dates for a qualifying period, primary and general election set quickly, with the timeline for a winner to emerge coming no sooner than about six weeks from now.