Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is projected to win the special election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont, according to Decision Desk HQ. The victory allows Republicans to retain control of one of the state’s most conservative strongholds i n the U.S. House of Representatives. The district, located along Florida’s western panhandle, […] Jimmy Patronis Wins Special Election To Replace Matt Gaetz In Florida’s 1st Congressional District ...read more read less