Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general bid but remains eligible for Congress seat

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be attorney general in the upcoming Trump administration. He previously resigned from Congress, effective immediately, but he remains eligible to serve in the next Congress, which begins on January 3, 2025. Gaetz cannot withdraw his resignation from the current Congress, but if he decides to serve in the 119th Congress, he must inform the House Clerk before the session starts. A special election to fill his seat has not yet been scheduled. Florida election officials expect the primary for Gaetz's seat to occur in February, with a general election in April. The timeline for these elections depends on official announcements from Florida's governor.