Spread the word: Support Special Election in NY and FL could give Dems the House majority in congress if won

I originally learn of this from a live video that AOC posted on her Instagram, she didn’t give a ton of info about the elections so I just used ChatGPT for more details. I dont live in NY or FL so I can’t participate but I thought it would be helpful to let people know about them so that those who do live in those areas can campaign and help to elect Democrats in the seats.

Here is some basic info as I don’t have a lot of time to do thorough research on how to support the candidates being I work full time and am also a full time student. I’m sure you find more if you live in those areas and I’ll provide what I can and I’m sure others can provide more as well over time on how those can get involved or google can help as well.

  1. 1st Congressional District (Matt Gaetz's former seat):

    • Republicans: Jimmy Patronis, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary. He is a longtime Florida politician and former Chief Financial Officer[1][3].
    • Democrats: Gay Valimont, a gun control activist who previously ran against Gaetz, is unopposed for the Democratic nomination[1][2].

  2. 6th Congressional District (Mike Waltz's former seat):

    • Republicans: Randy Fine, a state senator endorsed by Trump, secured the GOP primary victory. Fine is known for his conservative stance on LGBTQ+ issues and education policy[3][4].
    • Democrats: George Selmont (attorney and filmmaker) and Josh Weil (public school educator) are competing for the Democratic nomination[1][2].

New York Special Election

  • The special election for Rep. Elise Stefanik's NY-21 seat has not been scheduled yet. Stefanik is expected to resign upon confirmation as U.N. Ambassador, triggering a process to fill her seat within 80 days unless state Democrats delay it[5][6].

Sources [1] What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries - PBS https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-expect-in-floridas-special-congressional-primaries [2] Florida holds special primaries to fill Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz U.S. ... https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-us-house-primaries-to-replace-matt-gaetz-and-mike-waltz-results/ [3] Trump allies coast in special House primaries to fill vacant Florida ... https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/trump-ally-coasts-special-house-primary-fill-vacant-florida-seat-rcna189613 [4] Trump-backed Republicans will win special primaries in elections to ... https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/28/politics/florida-special-primary-election/index.html [5] New York Democrats could keep a Republican congressional seat ... https://san.com/cc/new-york-democrats-could-keep-a-republican-congressional-seat-vacant/ [6] Dems deliberate delay of NY-21 special election | News, Sports, Jobs https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2025/02/dems-deliberate-delay-of-ny-21-special-election/ [7] Florida Special Congressional Primaries Election Results 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/01/28/us/elections/results-florida-special-congressional-primaries.html [8] Florida special elections reporting: 1st and 6th Congressional ... - FEC https://www.fec.gov/updates/florida-special-elections-reporting-1st-and-6th-congressional-districts-2025/

Florida Special Elections

  • 1st Congressional District (Matt Gaetz's former seat): General election scheduled for April 1, 2025[4][5].
  • 6th Congressional District (Mike Waltz's former seat): General election also set for April 1, 2025[4][5].

New York Special Election

  • 21st Congressional District (Elise Stefanik's seat): The election date is not yet set. If Stefanik resigns soon after her expected confirmation, current law requires the election to occur between April 15 and May 5, 2025, unless delayed by proposed legislation[1][2][3].

Sources [1] New York braces for partisan clash over congressional vacancy https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/new-york-braces-for-partisan-clash-over-congressional-vacancy-elise-stefanik-president-trump-assemblyman-chris-tague-republican-seat-congress-legislature-bill-law-governor-kathy-hochul-election-democrats-new-york-congressional-district-united-nations- [2] N.Y. Democrats 'pause' introduction of special election bill amid pushback https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2025/02/04/dems--pause--intro-of-special-election-bill-amid-pushback [3] Dems deliberate delay of NY-21 special election https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2025/02/dems-deliberate-delay-of-ny-21-special-election/ [4] [PDF] Special Election Notice for Florida January 28, 2025 - FVAP.gov https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/News/JAN_2025_VoterAlert.pdf [5] Florida special elections reporting: 1st and 6th Congressional ... - FEC https://www.fec.gov/updates/florida-special-elections-reporting-1st-and-6th-congressional-districts-2025/ [6] Special Elections - Division of Elections - Florida Department of State https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/special-elections/ [7] Petition Filing Calendar for the March 25, 2025 Special Election https://vote.nyc/important-notices/petition-filing-calendar-march-25-2025-special-election-44th-council-district [8] Election Dates - Division of Elections - Florida Department of State https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/election-dates/ [9] 2025 New York's 21st congressional district special election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York's_21st_congressional_district_special_election [10] 2025 Special Elections - Flagler County Supervisor of Elections https://www.flaglerelections.gov/Election-Info/2025-Special-Elections [11] [PDF] 2025 Political Calendar - New York State Board of Elections https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/12/2025-political-calendar-quad-fold-final-12.5.2024.pdf

This can provides us some hope we can slow this regime down ( I am not calling them an administration because a democratic administration doesn’t do this and I’m not normalizing it) there is hope to be had out of this considering recently a seat in Iowa that is in a republican dominated area that this regime won just a few months ago was flipped to a Democrat. So I know at least 1 of the NY seats is in a republican dominated area and Florida probably is too there is still hope for us.

If we can slow them down this can help us make it far enough to come up with a better plan at fight off this attack on the American people and our democracy or make it to midterms. This is something positive we can all focus on to help us get through. United We Stand Divided We Fall!