Randy Fine, a Jewish Republican backed by President Donald Trump, has prevailed in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

Republican Randy Fine easily defeated Democrat Josh Weil in the special election for Florida’s traditionally solid-red sixth congressional district, election forecasters project, further padding House Republicans’ slim margins during a busy legislative year for Republicans at the start of Donald Trump’s second term.

The race to fill former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz’s seat drew national attention, with President Trump rallying voters to back Fine.

Randy Fine defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a special election on Tuesday. The race was unexpectedly close, with the possibility of a Democratic victory in the highly Republican district worrying party leaders amid slumping approval ratings for President Donald Trump.

Republican Randy Fine is projected to win the race for Florida's 6th Congressional District, according to the AP.

The Republican candidate is running for the seat that National Security Adviser Michael Waltz won by 33 points in November.

Republican Randy Fine is the projected winner in the special Congressional election for the House seat in the 6th District. NBC News’ Marissa Parra spoke with voters in Florida.

National Republicans had been nervous about the race against progressive candidate Josh Weil given close polling and massive Democratic fundraising.

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) has won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in what became a