Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, announced Friday that April 1, 2025, which is April Fool’s Day, will be the special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, also a Republican.

The primary for the special election will be Jan. 28, 2025.

“This Special Election is being conducted as quickly as statutorily possible,” Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said. “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.”

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