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Randy Fine resets GOP expectations in tight Florida special election - Washington Examiner

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GOP state Sen. Randy Fine is seeking to calm Republican jitters in Florida 's special election.

Fine is facing Josh Weil , a Democratic schoolteacher, in a tight race to replace Michael Waltz , who stepped down to become national security adviser.

The race poses the first major test for Republicans and could threaten the GOP majority in the House .

Outside groups are shelling out cash for TV ad time, spending more than $2 million to help Fine .

Fine is the only Jewish Republican in the 160 -member Florida legislature.

He has emerged as a key advocate of pro-Israel policies and efforts to fight antisemitism.

His Democratic opponent has slammed Fine for focusing on serving Trump rather than the people of District 6.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) issued a warning about the Tuesday election regarding “underperformance”.

Fine admitted that if he is elected to represent the district, he will have some work to do to get to know this constituency.

Fine expressed confidence in his ability to connect with people over time.