Trump also threw his endorsement behind state Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, as a replacement for former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz. Trump tapped Waltz to serve as national security advisor. Waltz submitted his resignation from Congressional District 6 on Monday, according to Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd.

Michelle Salzman withdrew from the race just hours before she would've had to resign her seat in the Florida Legislature.

Patronis has served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer since 2017 and cannot run for another term due to term-limit restrictions