Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has won the Republican primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating a field of challengers including businessman Manuel P. Asensio, former challenger Aaron Baker, retired U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Charles Gambaro, and social media influencer Dan Bilzerian. Bilzerian, whose campaign was notably marred by a barrage of antisemitic attacks directed at Fine, failed to secure the nomination.
Fine, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in October 2025 and called a "MAGA Warrior," secured a decisive victory in a district rated as solidly Republican by Cook Political Report. He entered the race with significant fundraising advantages, further solidifying his path to victory.
Bilzerian, known for his online persona and business ventures including IGNITE International Brands, has faced widespread condemnation for spreading antisemitic remarks and conspiracy theories. These included false claims about Jewish involvement in the September 11 attacks and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, as well as questioning the number of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. He also accused Jewish people of controlling the media.
In the closing days of the campaign, Bilzerian posted on X, formerly Twitter, with captions such as, "District 6 understands the jewish problem- Dan Blizerian." He also released a campaign advertisement, described as AI-generated, that contained antisemitic tropes and referred to Fine as a "fat Jew."
These attacks drew condemnation from prominent political figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who denounced the ads as "disgusting." Johnson stated on X that "Antisemitism and outward hatred of Jewish communities have no place in our politics or in America, and we will continue to call them out wherever they arise."
Before his election to Congress in a 2025 special election following Mike Waltz's resignation, Fine served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives and subsequently in the state Senate. During his tenure in state government, he chaired five committees and became a vocal advocate for school choice, immigration enforcement, and legislation addressing what he termed "harmful ideologies in schools." As Florida's only Jewish Republican legislator at the time, Fine earned the moniker "Hebrew Hammer" from colleagues for his work championing Israel and efforts to combat antisemitism, a nickname he has embraced.
Fine's primary victory positions him for the November general election in a district considered safely Republican.