Democrats and Republicans have elected their candidates for the April 1 special election to fill the seat vacated by Michael Waltz.

Fine, who is backed by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and former Rep. Mike Waltz , had a prohibitive cash edge, with $426,712 raised through Jan. 8, according to Federal Election Commission records. More than $355,000 of that comes from individual contributions, and the other $70,000-plus stems from committee cash.

The Associated Press has called the Florida 6th Congressional District Special Primary election with Senator Randy Fine as the winner.

Both Republicans will now advance to the April 1 special election, where they are expected to be heavy favorites in the solid GOP districts.

Donald Trump’s power to pick political winners in his adopted home state gets another test Tuesday with special election primaries for the seats left vacant by former Republican congressmen Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz.

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 win

The Palm Bay Republican said his GOP Primary win for Congress shows there is life after crossing the Governor.

Both Republicans will now advance to the April 1 special election, where they are expected to be heavy favorites in the solid GOP districts.

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) won the Republican primary in the state’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, making him a favorite to win the general election for the district’s U.S. House seat in April,

Two Florida Republicans endorsed by President Trump won primaries Tuesday to advance in congressional special elections.

State university officials began the effort in response to social media outrage over test questions about terrorism. The effort has infuriated professors.