Republican Randy Fine emerged triumphant Tuesday in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, The Associated Press projects, putting an end to speculation that the district could flip and hand Democrats a seat in Congress.

The race received national attention and millions from Democrat donors who sought to send a message about their party’s continued relevance with a victory in the ruby-red district between Jacksonville and Orlando.

President Donald Trump congratulated Fine for overcoming a major fundraising disparity to win the seat, writing on Truth Social, “a great WIN against a massive CASH AVALANCHE.”

Republicans were also victorious, as expected, in a separate Florida special election to succeed Republican Matt Gaetz, who left the House to pursue a failed nomination for U.S. attorney general. In that race, held in the conservative Florida Panhandle’s westernmost district, Republican Jimmy Patronis defeated Democrat Gay Valimont.

The double victory........

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