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The New York Times |
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.
The New York Times |
Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
U.S. News & World Report |
In the marquee race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, the conservative judge endorsed by Trump and backed by Musk and his groups to the tune of $21 million lost by a significant margin in a state t...

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2025 special election results in Wisconsin and Florida
While the 2026 midterms are more than a year and a half away, three special elections happening Tuesday night should give voters in Pennsylvania and across the country a sense of which way the political breeze is blowing.
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.
What to Watch For in Tuesday’s Wisconsin and Florida Special Elections
A top House Republican is privately warning of a major Trump backlash in Wisconsin and Florida special elections. Here's what to know.
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority
Republican candidates are projected to win two special elections in Florida on Tuesday, according to U.S. media organizations, boosting Republicans' slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Donald Trump's picks for cabinet posts.
Who is Randy Fine? Florida state senator replaces Mike Waltz after GOP concern about his campaign
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine won Tuesday’s special election for a vacant congressional seat that the president carried by 30 points less than five months ago. The Trump-backed Republican had faced mounting pressure from his party in the final days of the campaign after Democrat Josh Weil outraised Fine by a nearly 10-to-1 margin.
Wisconsin and Florida Elections Provide Early Warning Signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections 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 outsized role being played by billionaire Elon Musk.
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement to fill a vacant seat in reliably Republican northern Florida and despite national Democrats pouring millions into the race.
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.

GOP, Musk and Wisconsin

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Democrats campaigned in the three races by focusing their ire on Musk and Trump and crowed afterward that the results were a rebuke to the two men who have been frequently side-by-side during the open...
The New York Times |
The lawsuit, filed as a class action against Mr. Musk and his super PAC in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, would allow plaintiffs who signed the petition or gathered sig...

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Is Musk a liability for GOP? Speculation swirls he could depart DOGE after Wisconsin loss
Elon Musk went all in on a Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The liberal candidate won easily. Now there is speculation he could depart DOGE.
Musk to keep spending on politics despite Wisconsin loss, GOP doubts
Musk and his PAC plan to remain highly involved in boosting GOP candidates, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role
Tuesday’s decisive victory for the Democratic-backed candidate in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race offered a warning for Republicans that Elon Musk’s unfavorability with voters may outweigh the millions he’s pledged to spend for Republicans in next year’s midterms.
Elon Musk Sued Over Pennsylvania Signature Payments
A canvasser for the billionaire’s America PAC says he’s owed $20,000 for signatures he collected on a petition that was part of Mr. Musk’s effort to motivate Trump voters.
Tesla soars on Musk’s potential departure
Tesla’s share price jumped on report that Musk could leave US government role early
Elon Musk denies role in Trump administration is under pressure
Position heading so-called efficiency department thought to be vulnerable after loss of Wisconsin supreme court election
What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race and special elections in Florida
Tuesday’s election to fill a Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin has emerged as the country’s first major political battle since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. It offers both an early test of the president’s popularity in a state he narrowly flipped last year and a gauge of the political machine that Trump ally Elon Musk has deployed to drive up turnout in this swing state.
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
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3 takeaways from Wisconsin and the Florida special elections
Republicans lost a Wisconsin state Supreme Court race Tuesday evening, a warning sign for President Trump and the MAGA agenda ahead of 2026. Why it matters: The GOP also survived a late scare in a Florida special election.
Special elections in Wisconsin, Florida could have national impact, political analyst says
Special elections in Wisconsin, Florida could have national impact, political analyst says
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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.
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
Three spring elections have provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump. The conservative Wisconsin judge endorsed by Trump and backed by Elon Musk and his groups to the tune of $21 million lost by a significant margin in a state Trump won in November.
Analysis: 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.
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.
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