Matt Gaetz 2024 Primary Opponent. Incumbent matt gaetz (r) defeated aaron dimmock (r) in the republican primary for florida's 1st congressional district on august 20, 2024. Matt gaetz, who angered many of his republican house colleagues with his challenges that led to former speaker kevin mccarthy’s ouster, has drawn a former u.s.

Challenger aaron dimmock faces uphill battle. Gaetz, who has raised more than $5 million this election cycle, is racing to get an overwhelming boost from voters on primary election day on tuesday.