Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special congressional election in Florida, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in a closely contested race. Fine, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, credited Trump with his victory. The race, in a deeply Republican district that Trump carried by 30 points in November, saw Weil vastly outraising Fine, leading to concerns among Republicans. Trump actively engaged in the race, issuing Truth Social posts and holding tele-town halls in support of Fine.
Fine’s support for Trump appealed to voters like Linda Morgan, who believed Fine would help Trump advance his agenda. Fine had raised $2 million compared to Weil’s $10 million, but Trump’s intervention and last-minute financial support helped Fine secure the win. Fine had switched his endorsement from Gov. Ron DeSantis to Trump in the 2024 presidential primary, with Trump’s support helping Fine secure the GOP nomination in the special election.
Weil, a public school teacher, had leveraged his strong fundraising to launch attacks on Fine’s potential support for GOP-led cuts to entitlement programs in a district with a significant elderly population. However, Trump countered these attacks in the final days of the campaign, emphasizing Fine’s commitment to defending Social Security and protecting Medicare.
In the end, Fine’s ties to Trump, the president’s active involvement, and late support from the GOP helped secure a victory in a closely watched and competitive race. Despite initial concerns and strong fundraising by Weil, Fine’s alignment with Trump ultimately proved successful in the Republican-leaning district.
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