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Radel arrived in Washington a year ago in an effort to "reach across the aisle." Instead, he reached across a restaurant counter to buy drugs from an undercover agent.

In what seems like fodder for an episode of Netflix's House of Cards, the race to fill the first-term Republican's seat is already up and running. According to Politico:

The race for Radel’s seat had begun even before he decided to resign. Republican Paige Kreegel, a former state representative, has already launched a campaign for the 19th District. Kreegel, who finished third to Radel in a 2012 primary, has drawn the support of a super PAC, which has raised $1 million with the intention of helping him win the seat.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is set to schedule a special election to fill Radel's seat.

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