GOP warns of closer-than-expected race in conservative Florida district

Republicans are warning of a closer-than-desired special election in Florida’s sixth congressional district as Democrats see fundraising gains in a district President Trump won by double digits.

The party’s frustrations come amid growing interest in the race for national security adviser Mike Waltz’s seat, thanks to the large amounts of cash raised by Democratic candidate Josh Weil, the involvement of national Democratic strategists and concerns shared by some on the right, such as Steve Bannon, over GOP candidate Randy Fine.