Mon Mar 31 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tight Race in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Unexpectedly Challenges GOP
**Daytona Beach, FL** – Florida’s 6th Congressional District, a traditionally Republican stronghold that overwhelmingly voted for President Trump in 2020, is witnessing an unexpectedly close race in Tuesday’s special election. While Republican State Senator Randy Fine remains the favorite to win the open seat, vacated by former Representative Michael Waltz, recent polls suggest a tighter contest than many anticipated. This has Republicans on edge, particularly given the party’s slim House majority.
The race pits Fine, who openly carries the “Trump banner,” against Democrat Josh Weil, a public school employee. Even voters expressing support for Fine voiced concern about the closeness of the race, highlighting its significance for the future of the Trump agenda. One Republican voter, Frank Curnow, expressed surprise at poll predictions suggesting a tight race, emphasizing the district’s strong Republican leanings. Other Republican voters echoed this concern, stressing the importance of maintaining Republican control to support President Trump’s policies.
The unusually competitive nature of this race, along with a similar contest for another open seat in the Florida Panhandle, underscores the potential for shifts in the political landscape, even within traditionally conservative districts. The outcome will be closely watched as Republicans fight to retain their narrow House majority.
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