Trump and DeSantis Propel Candidates for Gaetz's Vacant Florida Seat
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President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Florida's chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, to succeed former Rep. Matt Gaetz in Congress. Gaetz vacated his seat amid investigations into his conduct, and Trump expressed his support for Patronis on social media, urging him to run. This endorsement could pressure Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to align with Trump's preferences for other political appointments. Patronis, a long-time ally of former Governor Rick Scott, has expressed readiness to run, which would require DeSantis to appoint a temporary replacement for his current position.
- Trump backs Florida’s chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress POLITICO
- Fighter pilot, decorated combat veteran Jeff Witt announces bid to fill Florida House seat vacated by Gaetz Fox News
- Trump urges Florida official to run in special election to fill Gaetz’s seat The Hill
- Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.25.24: Special election to fill Gaetz vacancy on April Fools' Day MSNBC
- DeSantis quickly sets special election to fill Gaetz’s Republican seat — unlike delay for a Democratic seat The Seattle Times
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