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Republicans Fend Off Democrat Bid to Seize Florida House Seat

Republican Randy Fine emerged triumphant Tuesday in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, The Associated Press projects, putting an end to speculation that the district could flip and hand Democrats a seat in Congress.

The race received national attention and millions from Democrat donors who sought to send a message about their party’s continued relevance with a victory in the ruby-red district between Jacksonville and Orlando.

Falling on the same day as Wisconsin’s high-profile state Supreme Court election, the Florida elections received a high level of attention.

Democrats had hoped to flip two ruby-red districts to send a message of their continued relevance and to weaken Republican legislative power.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin even traveled to Florida to promote both of the party’s candidates and continuously…

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