{"id":2396566,"date":"2025-01-29T13:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-trump-endorsed-congressional-candidates-score-victories-in-special-election-primaries\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T13:42:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:42:45","slug":"two-trump-endorsed-congressional-candidates-score-victories-in-special-election-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-trump-endorsed-congressional-candidates-score-victories-in-special-election-primaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Trump-Endorsed Congressional Candidates Score Victories in Special Election Primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Ftwo-trump-endorsed-congressional-candidates-score-victories-in-special-election-primaries%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=2396566&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>In \u200drecent GOP\u200b primaries in Florida, two candidates \u2063endorsed \u200cby \u200cformer President Donald Trump emerged victorious. \u200dState Senator Randy \u2064Fine\u200b won\u2062 in Florida&#8217;s 6th Congressional District, \u2062a seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Florida Chief\u200c Financial Officer\u2062 Jimmy Patronis secured victory in the 1st Congressional District, previously represented by Matt Gaetz. \u2064Both candidates will compete in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-bidens-envoy-threatens-brazil-not-to-question-electronic-vote\/\" title=\"Report: Biden\u2019s envoy threatens Brazil not to question electronic vote\">upcoming general election<\/a> on April 1, 2025, with Fine facing\u2062 Democrat Josh\u200d Weil and\u200c Patronis up against Democrat Gay valimont. Both candidates expressed their commitment to Trump&#8217;s\u2062 agenda \u2062and the Republican platform. Trump publicly endorsed both candidates, highlighting Fine\u200b as an &#8220;America\u200c First \u2064patriot&#8221; and \u2064praising Patronis for his dedication to the Republican\u200d cause. The elections are\u200c seen \u2064as opportunities for Republicans to strengthen their control in the House of Representatives.  <\/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\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?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<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Two Republicans, who are seeking to fill vacancies in the House and who were endorsed by President Donald Trump, have been called the winners in GOP primaries held Tuesday in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/florida-special-elections-congress-house-waltz-gaetz-edadda6d7c353821ce35415bd21b6ba5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>, state Sen. Randy Fine will win the primary in Florida&rsquo;s 6th Congressional District, which was held by National Security advisor Mike Waltz before he joined the Trump administration.<\/p>\n<p>Over in the 1st Congressional District, which had been represented by Republican <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-says-starting-think-new-run-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> before he resigned last year after being nominated for Attorney General, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis will win, the AP called.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">victory isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t mine. It is Donald Trump&rsquo;s,&rdquo; Fine said after the election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is first electoral win since Nov. 5. And Republicans overwhelmingly showed they remain committed to his agenda. And I can promise him &mdash; and every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-is-embracing-the-brat-label-should-the-gop-be-concerned\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris Is Embracing the \u2018Brat\u2019 Label\u2026 Should the GOP Be Concerned?\">voter &#038;mdash<\/a>; no one will be more committed to his success than me. I&rsquo;m ready to go,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Fine and Patronis now advance to the April 1 general election to fill the two seats, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/01\/28\/politics\/florida-special-primary-election\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fine will face Democrat Josh Weil, a teacher; Patronis will face Democrat Gay Valimont, who lost in the November contest to Gaetz.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thank you! Excited to work together to ensure a HUGE victory on April 1! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1sizPAnHc9\">https:\/\/t.co\/1sizPAnHc9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Senator Randy Fine (@VoteRandyFine) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VoteRandyFine\/status\/1884473725908607111?\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In endorsing Fine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-issues-big-beautiful-quotas-ice-officers-arrests-illegals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> called him an &ldquo;America First Patriot&rdquo; in a post on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113891610231810742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A highly successful, Harvard educated businessman, and greatly respected State Legislator, Randy has been a tremendous Voice for MAGA,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In Congress, Randy will be an incredible fighter who will work tirelessly with me to Stop Inflation, Grow our Economy, Secure the Border, Champion our Military\/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, Protect our always under siege Second Amendment, and Restore PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In his <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113891609516360925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>  post endorsing Patronis, Trump wrote, &ldquo;HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshall for the Great State of Florida, is running an incredible Campaign for Congress in Florida&rsquo;s 1st Congressional District!&#8232;&nbsp;&#8232;A fourth generation Floridian from the beautiful Panhandle, and owner of an iconic seafood restaurant, Jimmy has been a wonderful friend to me, and to MAGA,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As your next Congressman, Jimmy will work tirelessly alongside of me to Grow our Economy, Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Secure our Border, Strengthen our Brave Military\/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mr. President, it&rsquo;s the honor of a lifetime to represent and fight for the people of NWFL!<\/p>\n<p>I am so excited to go to Washington to FIGHT FOR YOU!<\/p>\n<p>Time to use common sense to FIX THIS COUNTRY. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7CYcgVE0CE\">https:\/\/t.co\/7CYcgVE0CE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JimmyPatronis\/status\/1884451862394425781?\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>CNN wrote that Fine and Patronis are expected to win in districts that are heavily Republican, which would bring the House Republican total to 220 against 215 Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>The House will lose one more Republican when Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-elise-stefanik-makes-tim-kaine-look-silly-pretends-democrats-care-border-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elise Stefanik<\/a> of New York resigns to assume her post as ambassador to the United Nations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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State Sen. Randy Fine is projected to win the primary for Florida\u2019s 6th Congressional District, previously held by Mike Waltz, while Jimmy Patronis is expected to win in the 1st Congressional District, formerly represented by Matt Gaetz. Fine expressed gratitude for Trump&#8217;s support and emphasized his commitment to Trump&#8217;s agenda. 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