Florida special elections: GOP holds key seats, extends House majority, Live NOW from FOX

According to the Associated Press, Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections Tuesday in two Florida congressional districts. Both candidates were backed by President Donald Trump. In the 1st District race, Patronis, the states chief financial officer, fended off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont. He will fill the seat previously held by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. In Floridas 6th District, Fine won against Democratic challenger Josh Weil for a seat vacated by Mike Waltz when he was tapped to become Trumps national security adviser. The win extends Republicans majority of 220213 in the House of Representatives. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a nonstop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX.