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Republicans Win Florida Elections, Face Challenges Ahead

4/2/2025

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Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine triumphed in Florida's special elections, bolstering their party's narrow House majority to 220-213. Despite facing well-funded Democratic challengers, the close races revealed cracks in GOP strength. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's Supreme Court contest remains fiercely competitive, highlighting the evolving political landscape across both states.

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Story summary

Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine triumphed in Florida's special elections, bolstering their party's narrow House majority to 220-213. Despite facing well-funded Democratic challengers, the close races revealed cracks in GOP strength. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's Supreme Court contest remains fiercely competitive, highlighting the evolving political landscape across both states.