Republican Randy Fine won the special election for Florida's sixth congressional district, securing a key win for the GOP and President Trump. Despite being outfunded by Democrat Josh Weil, Fine prevailed in the conservative district. Fine's victory maintains the Republican majority in the House as he prepares to transition from the Florida state legislature to Washington.
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