{"id":2372316,"date":"2024-11-22T17:22:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-rush-to-fill-gaetzs-house-seat-in-special-election-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T17:24:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:24:40","slug":"republicans-rush-to-fill-gaetzs-house-seat-in-special-election-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-rush-to-fill-gaetzs-house-seat-in-special-election-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Republicans rush to fill Gaetz&#8217;s House seat in special election &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublicans-rush-to-fill-gaetzs-house-seat-in-special-election-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2372316&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the upcoming special election\u2064 for Florida&#8217;s 1st Congressional District, \u2064following the resignation of \u200dformer\u2063 Rep. Matt Gaetz. After Gaetz announced he would not seek to reclaim his seat, six Republican candidates have entered\u2062 the race for the special\u200d election, aimed at filling the\u200d vacancy in the \u2064119th Congress, which convenes on January 3, 2025. The \u2064primary election is scheduled for January\u200b 28, 2025, with the general election set \u200cfor April 1, 2025. Notable candidates include state Rep. Joel Rudman, who pledged to support Trump&#8217;s agenda, \u200balongside several others. The article also \u2063notes that the Republican Party is eager\u200b to fill\u200b the vacancy quickly to maintain their slim majority in the \u2062House. Gaetz\u2019s resignation comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doctor-retrieves-covid-19-data-from-deleted-nih-archive\/\" title=\"Doctor retrieves COVID-19 data from deleted NIH archive\">amid ongoing investigations<\/a> into allegations of misconduct, and\u200b the Florida district is expected to remain in Republican hands.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What&rsquo;s next for Gaetz&rsquo;s House seat after former Trump attorney general nominee declines to reclaim it<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1890749\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Florida<\/a> Republicans are lining up for the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/special-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">special election<\/a> to fill former Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Matt Gaetz<\/a>&lsquo;s seat after the former attorney general nominee announced he would not seek to reclaim it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>So far, six Republicans have launched campaigns for the special election to represent Florida&rsquo;s 1st District in the 119th Congress, which would begin on Jan. 3, 2025. The next representative, however, will not take office until the spring, putting a strain on House Speaker Mike Johnson&rsquo;s (R-LA) slim House majority.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3223892\/president-elect-donald-trump-cabinet-picks-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>TRUMP CABINET PICKS: WHO&rsquo;S BEEN TAPPED TO SERVE IN THE PRESIDENT-ELECT&rsquo;S ADMINISTRATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Florida secretary of state office released the schedule for the 1st District&rsquo;s special election on Friday, with the primary set for Jan. 28 and the general election set for April 1. The winner of the special election would likely be sworn into office soon after that.<\/p>\n<p>The most recent Republican to enter the special election race is state Rep. Joel Rudman, who said in a press release Friday that he is running to succeed Gaetz and would pledge his &ldquo;unwavering commitment&rdquo; to Trump&rsquo;s agenda.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Matt Gaetz has shown what true leadership looks like,&rdquo; Rudman said. &ldquo;Like Matt, I will fight tirelessly to defend our freedoms and ensure that Washington works for the people of Florida.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rudman joins state Rep. Michelle Salzman, former U.S. Senate candidate Keith Gross, Green Beret veteran John Frankman, Pittman Marine LLC CEO Bernadette Pittman, and teacher Kevin Gaffney. Jimmy Patronis, Florida&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tokyo-olympics-set-to-go-on-regardless-of-covid-19-pandemic\/\" title=\"Tokyo Olympics Set To Go On \u2018Regardless\u2019 Of COVID-19 Pandemic\">chief financial officer<\/a>, has also <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JimmyPatronis\/status\/1858940828590264322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said he is strongly considering<\/a> entering the race.<\/p>\n<p>The qualifying period for candidates seeking the 1st District seat ends on Dec. 6. Vote-by-mail primary ballots will be sent out beginning Dec. 14. Early voting in the primary will take place from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25.<\/p>\n<p>Vote-by-mail general election ballots will be sent out beginning Feb. 15. Early voting in the general election will take place from March 22 through March 29 ahead of the April Fool&rsquo;s Day election. <\/p>\n<p>Special elections for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) have yet to be decided, as neither member has resigned their seat as of Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexican-cartels-will-control-the-border-and-mexicos-judges\/\" title=\"Mexican Cartels Will Control The Border And Mexico\u2019s Judges\">candidates won&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t face Gaetz after he announced Friday he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3239043\/gaetz-will-not-join-next-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">will not return to Congress<\/a> &mdash; despite his decision to withdraw his nomination to become attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration. Gaetz was known in Congress as a firebrand who stirred the pot, particularly when he led the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last fall.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are a number of fantastic Floridians who stepped up to run for my seat. &hellip; Eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,&rdquo; the former congressman, who resigned last week, told podcast host Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n<p>The red district is expected to remain in GOP hands. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3220424\/how-democrats-can-adjust-to-avoid-future-defeats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>DEMOCRATS WEIGH CHANGE IN STRATEGY TO AVOID MIDTERM AND 2028 DEFEATS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>House Republicans want to fill the seats left vacant by Gaetz, Waltz, picked to be Trump&rsquo;s national security adviser, and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Trump&rsquo;s nominee for U.N. ambassador, as quickly as possible. Johnson has operated under a razor-thin majority for the last year and is projected to have a majority as narrow or narrower for the next Congress, meaning every seat counts when it comes to passing legislation along party lines &mdash; a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">feat proven difficult due<\/a> to the level of GOP infighting over the last two years.<\/p>\n<p>Hovering over Gaetz&rsquo;s resignation is a long-awaited report from the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the former congressman for over three years on allegations of sexual misconduct. When Gaetz was selected to become Trump&rsquo;s attorney general, Democrats and Republicans alike urged the committee to release the report to the public &mdash; or, at the very least, provide it to the Senate for Cabinet confirmation hearings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Gaetz had decided to take his seat in the 119th Congress, the ethics inquiry would have likely jumpstarted once again as he would be a sitting member of Congress. However, now that Gaetz is no longer a nominee and plans not to return to the House, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3237716\/future-gaetz-ethics-report-house-uncertain-attorney-general-nomination-withdrawal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">uncertain what will happen with the report<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is a precedent that House investigations into members end when that member leaves Congress, but there have been exceptions in several instances over the years. House GOP leadership has been in lockstep with Trump and his allies, urging the committee not to release the report, while Democrats are preparing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3236877\/house-democrat-files-motion-force-vote-releasing-gaetz-ethics-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">force a vote on two separate resolutions<\/a> to immediately release it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1890749\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1890749\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Republicans are gearing up for a special election to fill Matt Gaetz&#8217;s House seat after the former attorney general nominee opted not to run<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2372317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gaetz-and-Trump-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3624,38087,3756],"class_list":["post-2372316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-gaetz","tag-house-seat","tag-republicans"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gaetz-and-Trump-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2372316"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2372320,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372316\/revisions\/2372320"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2372317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2372316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2372316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2372316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}