Donald Trump backs Randy Fine as replacement for Mike Waltz in CD 6

RANDY FINE
The President-elect's endorsement could narrow the field considerably.

A just elected state Senator appears to have the all-important backing of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

“I am hearing that America First Patriot Randy Fine is considering launching his Campaign for Congress in Florida’s 6th Congressional District,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Saturday.

“A Harvard Educated, Successful Businessman, and Highly Respected State Legislator, Randy has been an incredible Voice for MAGA, and the Great People of Florida. In Congress, Randy will be an INCREDIBLE Fighter who will work tirelessly with me to Stop Inflation, Grow our Economy, Secure the Border, Champion our Military/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, Protect our always under siege Second Amendment, and Restore PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH,” Trump added.

Fine is currently mourning the recent death of his mother, and acknowledged her in his response to Trump’s endorsement.

“Clearly Mom wasted no time once she made it upstairs. Mr. President, G-d saved you on that day in Butler so that you could save the world. It would be the honor of my life to be one of your footsoldiers. Your confidence is overwhelming and I will have news to share soon,” Fine promised.

Fine endorsed Trump for President over Gov. Ron DeSantis at a time when most legislators were backing DeSantis, and that loyalty to Trump is clearly appreciated and reciprocated.

Other candidates are eyeing the race, including 2024 presidential candidate Randall Terry, former Rep. Anthony Sabatini, former Marion County School Board member Don Browning and Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond.

However, the Trump endorsement could clear the field of some of these candidates.

This race likely will be decided in the Republican Primary for all practical purposes.

Waltz won CD 6 with 66% of the vote this year, and in 2022 did even better, winning with more than 75% of the vote. Nearly 46% of the electorate is registered to the Republican Party. Meanwhile, less than 27% of voters are Democrats, according to the most recent L2 voter data.

The Senator would enter this race after a very successful election cycle.

Fine won the General Election in SD 19 with 60% of the vote, after getting 73% in the Primary Election.

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has been the Northeast Florida correspondent for Florida Politics since 2014. His work also can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski


13 comments

  • Tom Palmer

    November 23, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    that would take the oversight away from DeSantis in Fine’s current committee assignment. Maybe.Trump likes DeSantis for reasons that defy logic after all

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    • MH/Duuuval

      November 28, 2024 at 9:29 am

      House Republican candidate and Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) said Tuesday that progressive Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) should consider leaving Congress if he is elected.
      “The Hebrew Hammer is coming,” Fine, who is Jewish, wrote in a post on the social platform X. “[Rashida Tlaib] and [Ilhan Omar] might consider leaving before I get there.”

      Scammer yammer.

  • Seber Newsome III

    November 23, 2024 at 8:11 pm

    Rory Diamond, Fine or Sabatini would be great replacements, personally, I like Rory Diamond to be the replacement

    • MH/Duuuval

      November 25, 2024 at 8:07 am

      Headline in T-U: Council review affirms taxpayers didn’t pay for Deegan’s vacation

      Diamond, Freeman, Howlin’, and Carrico tried to make something out of this. NOTHING

  • Christian Sprouse

    November 23, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    I believe Ernie Audino is the best candidate for the job. He has been the face of Florida district 6 for many years now. I can’t imagine a more suited candidate to represent the people of this district.

  • The Cat In The MAGA Hat

    November 24, 2024 at 6:01 am

    Where is mom upstairs, another fairytale story

    • Trump is your president

      November 24, 2024 at 8:39 am

      Get a job you pathetic piece of shit!

      • Trump is your President.

        November 25, 2024 at 10:13 am

        Forgive me. My irritable bowel syndrome has traveled into my cranium and I find myself creating vile posts and typing like a tough guy.

  • MH/Duuuval

    November 24, 2024 at 8:51 am

    Coming soon: A magnificent display of the DEEP MAGA bench in Florida.

    Diamond will play up his recent military experience, during which he was AWOL from elected office; Fine can talk about Vegas, and Sabatini can regale voters with his cosmic ignorance.

  • Harold Finch

    November 24, 2024 at 11:43 am

    Fine would be a disaster for the people in the District, and none of those you mentioned would be any better! If Paul Renner decides not to run, I am Supproting former State Representative Bobby Payne from Palatka!

    • MH/Duuuval

      November 24, 2024 at 2:06 pm

      Palatka in the House! Payne ouldn’t be any worse than the sad sacks stepping forward.

  • White Spiteful Demon

    November 25, 2024 at 1:30 pm

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