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Florida Special Elections: GOP's Power at Risk

3/31/2025

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Florida's special elections on April 1 could dramatically alter the balance of power in the U.S. House. With Republicans clinging to a narrow 218-213 majority, the traditionally GOP-friendly districts are now under threat. Democrats' aggressive fundraising has sparked worry among Republicans, while Trump's endorsements seek to energize the party's base for a crucial turnout.

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Florida's special elections on April 1 could dramatically alter the balance of power in the U.S. House. With Republicans clinging to a narrow 218-213 majority, the traditionally GOP-friendly districts are now under threat. Democrats' aggressive fundraising has sparked worry among Republicans, while Trump's endorsements seek to energize the party's base for a crucial turnout.