Randy Fine Wins Republican Primary Despite Mailbox Controversy

U.S. Representative Randy Fine won the Republican primary for Florida's 6th Congressional District on August 18, 2026, securing approximately 56% to 58% of the vote. He defeated several challengers, including social media influencer Dan Bilzerian, who ran a self-funded campaign featuring AI-generated videos and antisemitic language.

The victory followed a controversy on August 17, when security footage captured Fine opening a resident's wall-mounted mailbox in Ormond Beach while canvassing for his re-election bid. Ring camera footage showed Fine ringing a doorbell and rifling through letters, though he did not remove or add any items. The homeowner reported the incident to the Ormond Beach Police.

Authorities determined no crime was committed, and the homeowner ultimately decided not to press charges. While federal law prohibits unauthorized tampering with mailboxes, Fine will not face federal charges. Fine's office confirmed his identity in the video but has not provided a detailed explanation for the action.

Fine will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. He will face Democratic nominee Eric Yonce, Libertarian candidate Andrew Parrott, No Party Affiliation candidate Michael Gist, and write-in candidate Alec Pavlik.