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Fox News |
Though both races were in solidly red districts, the Democratic candidates far outraised the GOP, with the party pouring in millions of dollars in hopes of using frustrations with the early Trump adm...
Politico |
Trump-endorsed Fine won in a special election against Democrat Josh Weil, a progressive and a teacher, despite nervousness from national party operatives and closer-than-expected polling.
Newsweek |
Fine's victory on Tuesday is also a positive sign for Republicans, who were concerned about his chances in the district—a long-running GOP stronghold—after Weil out-raised him by millions of dollars.

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President Trump, conservatives celebrate ‘absolutely massive’ Florida special elections sweep
President Donald Trump and other leading conservatives are celebrating a special election sweep in Florida, calling it a “huge win for America" and a rebuke to Democrat hopes for an upset in the deep red state.
Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections in two Florida congressional districts, bolstered by Trump’s endorsement to fill vacant seats in reliably GOP strongholds.
Republicans win special elections for two deep-red House seats in Florida
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.
Trump-backed Randy Fine elected to Congress in tense Florida special election
National Republicans had been nervous about the race against progressive candidate Josh Weil given close polling and massive Democratic fundraising.
Liberal Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race in Rebuke of Trump, Musk
Republicans are victorious in two congressional elections in Florida to bolster their narrow majority in the House.
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz’s Florida seat
Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis was projected to win the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gatez (R-Fla.) in the 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Gay
Florida 6th Congressional District Special Election Result: Randy Fine Wins
Republican Randy Fine is projected to win the race for Florida's 6th Congressional District, according to the AP.
Democrats see special elections as encouraging
Randy Fine won Florida’s 6th Congressional Seat in a special election, defeating his Democratic opponent by 14 points. Democrats saw the narrower-than-expected margin as a sign of potential gains, while Fine dismissed concerns of underperformance.
Wisconsin and Florida special elections provide early warning signs to Trump, Republicans
A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk.
Florida heads to polls in 2 House special elections — with the spotlight far brighter than expected
Predictions of an easy Republican win quickly evaporated in the closing weeks of the 6th District campaign, bringing in loads of interest, dollars and surrogates.
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.
3 takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Democrats won a Wisconsin Supreme Court race and lost two Florida special elections Tuesday, but the trends are clearly pointing in their direction.
Wisconsin, Florida elections get spin treatment with fingers pointed at Trump and Musk
A liberal judge won big in Wisconsin's April 1 Supreme Court election while the GOP held two Florida House seats. Both parties are spinning the results ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle.
What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.
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Special elections: Can both parties claim victory in Florida congressional contests?
Florida Democrats and Republicans may have both gotten what they need from special congressional elections Tuesday in red-dominant districts.
First Polls Close as Trump-Backed Florida, Wisconsin Candidates Compete: Live Updates
Polls are closing in key Wisconsin and Florida races, including a state Supreme Court race that could shift ideological control. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
What the parties learned from Florida and Wisconsin
In today’s edition … Progressive group targets vulnerable Republican districts after strong Dem showing in special elections ... Health-care group encourages GOP not to cut health care — using Trump’s own words.
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