Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced a quick Special Election Timetable Friday, for Voters to Replace U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) in a Republican 1st District Congressional Seat in Florida’s Panhandle.
The Special Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, and the Special General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.
“At Governor Ron DeSantis’ direction, this special election is being conducted as quickly as statutorily possible,” Secretary of State Cord Byrd (R) said in a Statement. “We are committed to ensuring this election is held as soon as we are allowed to hold it by state law.”
Gaetz Resigned from His current Term on Nov. 13th, when Trump Nominated Him as Sttorney General. Gaetz and Trump Abandoned the idea this week, when Senate Republicans indicated they wouldn’t have enough Votes to Confirm Him. He could have returned to the House on Jan. 3rd, 2025, to fill the Term He was Elected to this Month.
On Friday, He said he wouldn’t do that. DeSantis acted immediately to set the Special Election. The Timetable, as Fast as State and Local Election Laws allow, means the Republican District will be Unrepresented for 20 weeks.
As of Friday, Republicans have a 219-213 Majority in the Next Congress, with Three Races still Uncalled. But the Gaetz Vacancy Reduces that by One, and Trump has tapped Two other House Republicans for His Administration, drops it to Three. The Slim margin makes it Harder for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA, 4th District), to Pass the Republican Agenda.
The Constitution requires Special Elections to fill House Vacancies. Florida Law gives Date-Setting Authority to the Governor, but doesn’t impose any Deadline.
Senate Vacancie: If U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), is Confirmed as Secretary-of-State, the Seat could be filled by a Gubernatorial Appointment until the next Regularly Primary and General Election.
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