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.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced his candidacy for a Northwest Florida congressional seat on Monday, following an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump. The move set off a wave of political shifts,

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