Patronis beat nine other Republicans to advance to the April 1 election to replace former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz in Florida’s First Congressional District. Patronis entered the race with Trump’s endorsement,

Jimmy Patronis wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 1st Congressional District special primary election

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is one step closer to Washington, D.C. He won the primary race to replace former House Representative Matt Gaetz. “I haven’t been this nervous in over 20 years.