Voters in Florida’s First Congressional District will elect their replacement for former Rep. Matt Gaetz on April 1, 2025.
Florida’s Secretary of State Cord Byrd released the multi-month schedule of events on Nov. 22, touting it as the fastest election to refill a vacant congressional seat.
“This special election is being conducted as quickly as statutorily possible,” Byrd said on X. “We are committed to ensuring this election is held as soon as we are allowed to hold it by state law. This special election will be faster than we have ever done before. “
Congressional candidates have until noon on Dec. 6 to qualify for a spot on the ballot, according to the schedule….