Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains Florida House Seats (2)

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

State Senator Randy Fine won the seat left open by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in a largely conservative area that includes Daytona Beach on Florida’s northeast coast.

Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, will fill the seat previously held by Matt Gaetz in the Florida Panhandle. Gaetz gave up his seat after President Donald Trump announced plans to name him attorney general but then withdrew before being nominated. ...