Republican state Sen. Randy Fine has been declared the winner of a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in Florida's 6th Congressional District.

Florida voters cast ballots Apr. 1 in the U.S. House District 1 special election to replace Matt Gaetz and District 6 to replace Mike Waltz.

Democrats are hoping to do better in Florida’s Sixth District than they did in November, when President Trump won it by 30 points.

Randy Fine is ending his time as a state lawmaker and headed for the big leagues in the United States Congress. However, his margin of victory was lower than when Mike Waltz won the seat in November.

Some Republicans are raising concerns ahead of a key special election in Florida next Tuesday in what appeared to be a safe U.S. House district for the GOP.

When Donald Trump selected Mike Waltz to serve as national security adviser, the choice was widely seen as win-win: A combat veteran with four Bronze Stars would bring his judgment to the White House and his deep-red Florida House district was safe in Republican hands.

Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.

Republican candidates are projected to win both special elections for U.S. House seats in Florida, though by smaller margins than expected in two GOP-dominated districts. State Sen. Randy Fine is projected by The Associated Press to win in Florida’s 6th Congressional District while the AP projects Jimmy Patronis will win in the 1st District.