Ten Republicans are vying to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz in a crowded primary election kicking off on Tuesday.

Jimmy Patronis wards off 9 others to win the Republican Primary for the Florida District One congressional seat

The Associated Press called the race for Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis at 7:08 p.m. as the results came in Tuesday night.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine are projected to win the special primary elections Tuesday to fill the two vacant House seats in Florida districts.

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) was projected to win the Republican primary in the state’s first congressional district, making him a favorite to win the general election in

Randy Fine won Tuesday’s Republican primary for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, beating Aaron Baker and Ehsan Joarder.

Northwest Florida voters will hit the polls on Tuesday for a special election for a new congressman. The Republican winner will likely succeed controversial Matt Gaetz in this highly conservative district.

The Associated Press projected that Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis easily won primaries in the seats once represented by Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz.

"I'm happy to announce from the Associated Press that Jimmy Patronis wins the republican nomination." Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis won the primary race to replace former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz.

President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won Republican primaries Tuesday in special elections for seats in districts vacated by former Florida Congressmen Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz.

He fended off a challenge from former state Rep. Joel Rudman, a doctor who gained political prominence for opposing mask mandates.