Trump's Endorsement Challenges Florida GOP

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Trump's endorsement faces first tests of his presidency in Florida special primary elections

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President Donald Trump 's preferred candidates will face the first tests of his second term Tuesday in a pair of special primary elections in Florida .

Both of Trump ’s preferred candidates — Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine — appear to be in strong positions.

The GOP primary winners will be heavily favored in the special general elections in the ruby-red districts.

Democrats are also competing in Tuesday ’s primaries, although they will face uphill climbs in April . Gay Valimont , a grassroots activist focused on preventing gun violence, who lost to Gaetz in November , is the only Democrat running in the 1st District . The top Democratic fundraisers in the 6th District include Josh Weil , a teacher, and George Selmont , an attorney..