Florida's Secretary of State has announced a fast-tracked special election to fill the vacant 1st District House seat left by Matt Gaetz. The primary is set for January 28, 2025, followed by the general election on April 1, 2025. Several Republican candidates, including state Reps. Michelle Salzman and Joel Rudman, have already entered the race, while others are considering candidacies. Gaetz, who recently resigned and will not seek to reclaim his seat, has prompted discussions around the future of the district amid a looming House Ethics Committee investigation.