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Florida, Wisconsin and 2024 election

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The elections — the first major contests since Trump’s return to power — were seen as an early measure of voter sentiment as Trump works with unprecedented speed to dramatically upend the federal gov...
Houston Chronicle |
The court can decide election-related laws and settle disputes over future election outcomes.

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3 takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
The first big elections of 2025 were held Tuesday, giving the first major indicator of where the country stands since President Donald Trump’s 2024 election win six months ago. Wisconsin held a much-watched and expensive state supreme court race featuring a very heavy dose of Elon Musk,
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
Tuesday’s elections were seen as an early measure of voter sentiment after Trump’s first few months back in power.
What election results in Wisconsin and Florida tell us about voter sentiment
A trio of off-cycle election results show the president and his party losing political ground, even as they won two of the three races. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has a look at the message sent by voters in Wisconsin and Florida.
Strong turnout in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that drew powerful political interests
The race for control of the court, which became a proxy battle for the nation's political fights, broke records for spending and was poised to be the highest-turnout Wisconsin Supreme Court election ever.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
'Historic turnout' in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that drew powerful political interests
Strong turnout is leading to ballot shortages in Wisconsin’s largest city as voters cast ballots to decide a Supreme Court race pitting one candidate backed by President Donald Trump against another a

Florida, US House and Republicans

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Miami Herald |
Despite reams of complaints about Fine’s abilities as a candidate, the pair of wins avoids what would have amounted to a cataclysmic political embarrassment for leaders of the GOP, many of whom openl...
Seattle Times |
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine won Tuesday’s special election for a vacant congressional seat that the president carried by 30 points less than five months ago.
USA Today |
Fine has faced an unexpectedly tough battle against newcomer Weil, who has reportedly raised 10 times the campaign contributions as the veteran lawmaker.

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Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority
Republican candidates are projected to win two special elections in Florida on Tuesday, according to U.S. media organizations, boosting Republicans' slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Donald Trump's picks for cabinet posts.
What to make of Florida’s special US House elections after Republicans stave off upsets
Randy Fine’s victory margin was significantly smaller than historic Republican performance in Florida’s 6th congressional district.
Florida special elections: Trump and GOP scramble to save two critical House vacancies
North Floridians are voting in Tuesday’s special elections. Here's what to know about the races for the 1st and 6th congressional districts.
Who is Randy Fine? Florida state senator replaces Mike Waltz after GOP concern about his campaign
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine won Tuesday’s special election for a vacant congressional seat that the president carried by 30 points less than five months ago. The Trump-backed Republican had faced mounting pressure from his party in the final days of the campaign after Democrat Josh Weil outraised Fine by a nearly 10-to-1 margin.
Randy Fine prevails in Florida special election, bringing tally of Jewish Republicans in Congress to 4
Randy Fine, a Jewish Republican backed by President Donald Trump, has prevailed in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis wins House seat, a second win for the party
Republicans won two key House races in Florida on Tuesday with both Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis defeating their Democratic opponents. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the win.
Who is Randy Fine? Trump’s pick for Congress runs to replace Mike Waltz
Florida legislative veteran and firebrand Randy Fine is up against Orlando school teacher Josh Weil for congressional district 6 today.
Seven takeaways from the elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday delivered Democrats their biggest boost since President Donald Trump returned to power, handing liberals a state Supreme Court majority and defying Elon Musk’s record-shattering effort to bolster a conservative Trump acolyte.
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement to fill a vacant seat in reliably Republican northern Florida and despite national Democrats pouring millions into the race.
Randy Fine's Chances of Losing Florida Special Election, According to Polls
The Republican candidate is running for the seat that National Security Adviser Michael Waltz won by 33 points in November.
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
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.
Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agenda
With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.
What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race and special elections in Florida
Tuesday’s election to fill a Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin has emerged as the country’s first major political battle since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. It offers both an early test of the president’s popularity in a state he narrowly flipped last year and a gauge of the political machine that Trump ally Elon Musk has deployed to drive up turnout in this swing state.
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