Josh Weil eyes upset in Florida special election - Washington Examiner

Josh Weil is running in a special election to fill a vacancy in Florida ’s 6th District congressional seat.

The district has a notably large senior and veteran population.

More than 28% of its residents are aged 65 or older , surpassing the national average of 17.7% .

A second special election for Congress is taking place Tuesday in the 1st District between Republican state CFO Jimmy Patronis and Democrat Gay Valimont .

The most recent turnout figures could signal Fine may be headed for a significant underperformance after Waltz won the district by more than 30 points in November 2024 .

The Democratic National Committee invested in the rollout of a voter protection program in this district and in the 1st District where another special election is taking place, but did not specify the dollar amount.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) recently endorsed Weil , highlighting his background as an outsider,” a theme the candidate often brings up when addressing voters.

Fine has served in the Florida legislature since 2016 .

He said he isn't running specifically on the Democratic Party agenda, but instead wants to prioritize the people he would represent.