Florida and Wisconsin results offer first glimmer of hope for Democrats since November

Published April 2, 2025 6:00am ET



ORMOND BEACH, Florida — Democrats overperformed in a pair of special elections in deep-red Florida and achieved victory in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race on Tuesday, providing some momentum after months of flailing since President Donald Trump secured a second term.

Meanwhile, Trump and House Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief after they averted humiliation in the congressional races in Florida, where both GOP candidates won decisively, albeit by tighter margins than previous elections.

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