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Factbox-Pair of Florida elections could boost Republicans' slim US House majority

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two special elections in Florida on Tuesday are expected to boost Republicans' slim 218-213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Donald Trump's picks for cabinet posts.

ABC News on MSN · 6h

GOP eyes its House majority in special elections in Florida to replace Waltz, Gaetz

A pair of special elections for the U.S. House in Florida on Tuesday to fill the vacancies left by former Republican Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz has heated up.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis are looking to win their congressional special elections.

Roll Call · 18h

Elections in Wisconsin and Florida pose first major test for GOP in 2025

Tuesday marks a big political test for Republicans, with a pair of special elections in Florida and a state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin.

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Florida special elections: Trump and GOP scramble to save two critical House vacancies

North Floridians are voting in Tuesday’s special elections. Here's what to know about the races for the 1st and 6th congressional districts.

Yahoo · 6h

Special election for District 6 happening today

Florida's District 6 congressional race is heating up, and the race is coming down to the wire for voter today as they decide between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil. District 6 spans six counties,

Florida, DeSantis and sales tax

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Gov. DeSantis doubles down on property tax relief, proposes $1,000 for Florida homestead residents

There was more tax talk, specifically cutting property taxes, during a Monday morning news conference held by Florida's governor in Orlando.

USA Today · 1d

Gov. DeSantis: Property tax relief, not sales tax cuts, is Florida’s priority

Instead of a cut in sales taxes as proposed by the House, DeSantis says he wants to provide a $1,000 tax break to all homestead property owners.

CBS News · 22h

DeSantis says Florida residents want property tax cuts, not sales tax breaks "for tourists"

DeSantis on Monday said state and local governments can maintain their "core functions" by offloading the tax burden on non-Floridians.

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It's Election Day in Florida, but only for registered voters in these districts. What to know

Is today an Election Day in Florida? It is for some counties, as voters head to the polls to fill seats formerly held by Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Who is Josh Weil? Florida school teacher is Democrats’ hope for Congress

Democrat Josh Weil has fought a surprisingly effective battle against Republican Randy Fine in GOP Florida stronghold. What to know before Tuesday election.

Florida House to take up controversial bill that places new restrictions on ballot initiatives

The House will consider the bill on Thursday during a floor session that also will include numerous other issues.

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Democrats' Chances of Flipping House Seat Trump Won by 30 Points: Poll

Democrat Josh Weil is within five points of Republican Randy Fine in the race for national security advisor Mike Waltz's old seat in the House of Representatives in next week's special election, according to a new poll.

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Who is Byron Donalds? Republican Congressman running to succeed DeSantis as Florida governor

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida. Here's what to know about the Republican from Naples looking to succeed Ron DeSantis.

Florida Senate budget proposal seeks $200 million to help citrus industry

The Senate on Friday released a proposed $117.36 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that includes $200 million directed toward the citrus industry. That would come on top of $200 million that the Senate has approved in a bill that Albritton has dubbed the "rural renaissance" to bolster rural communities.