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Trump Votes by Mail, Backs GOP Candidate Amid Criticism

3/25/2026

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Trump's Mail-In Voting

U.S. President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election, despite criticizing mail-in voting as fraudulent.
Trump endorsed a Republican candidate in the state legislative race where his ballot was counted.
Trump has pushed Congress to pass the SAVE Act to limit mail-in voting options.
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a new GOP-drawn congressional map aimed at gaining seats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Democrats Flip District

In Florida, Democrats flipped a legislative district that includes U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate, won the seat previously held by a Republican.
The win reflects a broader trend of Democratic gains in Republican strongholds since 2024.
In New Jersey, analysts predict challenges for Republican incumbents as Trump's popularity declines.
Primaries will be the first under new signature requirements, potentially complicating candidacies and triggering challenges.

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Historical Context

In 2011, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld a Republican-drawn congressional map, facilitating GOP gains in elections. This ruling reflects a broader trend where Republicans have dominated Missouri politics since 2000, with Donald Trump winning the state by over 18% in 2016 and 2020. As Democrats increasingly flip Republican districts, the political landscape continues to evolve, posing challenges for GOP incumbents.

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Trump's Mail-In Voting

U.S. President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election, despite criticizing mail-in voting as fraudulent.
Trump endorsed a Republican candidate in the state legislative race where his ballot was counted.
Trump has pushed Congress to pass the SAVE Act to limit mail-in voting options.
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a new GOP-drawn congressional map aimed at gaining seats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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