The candidate endorsed by President Trump on Tuesday won the Republican primary in a special election in Florida's 6th Congressional District in the race to replace former GOP Rep. Michael Waltz, who stepped down from his House seat last week to serve as Trump's national security adviser.

The two candidates will move on to special general elections on April 1, when they will be strongly favored to expand the Republicans’ slim House majority.

Republican primary voters in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts will pick the likely successors to former representatives Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, respectively.

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

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

Voters in parts of northeast Florida have until 7 p.m. to cast a ballot in a special primary election to replace Rep. Michael Waltz. Waltz resigned from Congress on Jan. 20, to join the Trump administration as national security advisor.

Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

A Special Election has been called to replace state Sen. Randy Fine in Senate District 19. Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a Special Primary for April 1, with a Special General Election to be held on June 10.

Dr. Terry Cronin, a Brevard County physician and business owner for over 25 years, has announced his candidacy for Florida House District 32.

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