The first tests of President Donald Trump's endorsement power in his second term will come Tuesday in two special primary elections in Florida. Both of Trump's favored candidates - Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine - appear to have strong positions in the races.
The power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement will face the first tests of his second term Tuesday in a pair of special primary elections in Florida. Both of Trump’s preferred candidates — Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis in the 1st Congressional District and state Sen. Randy Fine in the 6th District — appear to be in strong positions, trouncing their primary opponents in fundraising and garnering support from outside groups.
His closest rival, Gene Valentino, who has self-funded much of his campaign, had $29,000 in his account, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. Fine, Trump’s pick in the 6th District to replace Waltz, faces less opposition as just one of three Republicans who qualified for the ballot. Fine, who declined to comment on the race, had $242,000 in his account as of Jan. 8, and none of the other GOP candidates reported raising any significant funds.
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