TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Jimmy Patronis for Florida’s 1st congressional district, the position previously held by Matt Gaetz.
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Trump touted Patronis’ deep ties to the Sunshine State as a fourth-generation Floridian.
Patronis serves as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer.
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Patronis submitted his resignation from the cabinet position on Monday, effective March 31.
A short time later, he officially entered the race for Florida’s Congressional District 1.
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Special election dates have also been scheduled to replace U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida.
Waltz was tapped by Trump to serve as National Security Advisor.
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A special primary election for congressional District 6, which includes parts of Flagler, Lake, Marion, and Volusia counties, will take place on Jan. 28.
A special general election will be held on April 1.
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