New Delhi, April 1 -- Two special elections in Florida's heavily pro-Trump congressional districts have become competitive, raising concerns for Republicans. The races, triggered by vacancies left by Trump administration appointments, were expected to be easy wins for the GOP. However, a surge in Democratic fundraising has tightened the contests, with Democrats viewing them as a chance to signal momentum against President Donald Trump's administration.

The two congressional seats up for grabs were previously held by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz, who was briefly nominated for attorney general before withdrawing. Their departures left vacancies in Florida's 1st and 6th congressional districts-both strongholds for Rep...