The endorsements keep coming.
President Donald Trump[1] wants Jimmy Patronis back in Congress.
On Saturday, Trump called him a “MAGA Warrior who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District!”
“A Fourth Generation Floridian from the beautiful Panhandle, and owner of an iconic seafood restaurant, Jimmy served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida for seven years, prior to becoming a very distinguished Congressman. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Jimmy is fighting tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump continued.
The Fort Walton Republican, who won his seat in a Special Election in April[2], beat 15 other people to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Congress. To earn his seat in Congress, Patronis had to beat nine other Republicans in a January Primary[3].
Trump’s latest endorsement likely closes the door on any serious challenge.
Patronis had just over $400,000 on hand as of the end of September, with no one else in the field even close.
Patronis was Florida’s Chief Financial Officer when he ran for the seat this year. He had 65% support in the primary and then got 57% support in the general election.
References
- ^ Donald Trump (x.com)
- ^ in April (floridapolitics.com)
- ^ January Primary (floridapolitics.com)