WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) -- A special election in southwestern Florida Tuesday will determine the Republican who will likely replace disgraced freshman Rep. Trey Radel, who resigned in January after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
The four-way race for the the 19th District -- a safely Republican seat -- has nonetheless attracted the attention of GOP heavyweights such as Sarah Palin, Sen. Rand Paul and the seat's previous occupant, former Rep. Connie Mack.