GOP state senator wins Florida special election, extends GOP House majority
SUMMARY
Republican state Sen. Randy Fine pulled off a win Tuesday night in Florida’s 6th Congressional District special election, edging out Democrat Josh Weil to keep the GOP’s House majority a tad safer. Trump’s handpicked guy, Fine, is stepping into the shoes of ex-Rep. Mike Waltz, now the president’s National Security Advisor. The district—stretching from Daytona Beach to near St. Augustine—went big for Trump and Waltz in 2024, but this race got tight, with Weil, a newbie teacher, raising nearly $10 million to Fine’s under-$1 million haul. GOP outside groups tossed in another $1 million late to help Fine hang on. It’s the closest 6th District contest since 2018, and folks were watching—Republicans only have a five-vote House edge, so every seat counts. Trump cheered Fine on Truth Social, and Fine gave a shoutout back. The win’s a relief for the GOP, especially after yanking Rep. Elise Stefanik’s UN gig to avoid more House drama.
