Florida, Wisconsin and Inside Elections
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Election results in Wisconsin and Florida suggest the political landscape has shifted since Trump and Republicans won big last fall.
From Roll Call
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts.
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NBC News projects victory for the GOP in the seats formerly held by Michael Waltz, who resigned to join the Trump administration, and Matt Gaetz.
The Florida contests, along with an election for Wisconsin Supreme Court also being held on Tuesday, mark the first elections since Mr. Trump returned to office.
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
Democrats can take Tuesday as one of the first bits of good news they've had in months. But they also have to be aware that there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
The Republican candidate is running for the seat that National Security Adviser Michael Waltz won by 33 points in November.
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.