A special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District between Republican Jimmy Patronis and Democrat Gay Valimont was held to determine the successor to Matt Gaetz's House seat.

A special election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District will determine who will the seat formerly held by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The race is one of two special elections being held in

They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.