Democrats’ victories in two Florida state special elections are setting off warning bells for House Republicans from the Sunshine State, who say the results signal that the GOP needs to “pivot” its messaging.

Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the party a boost as it looks to make inroads in red states ahead of November.

Democrat Emily Gregory on Tuesday won a special election for the Florida state House district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, flipping the seat from Republican control, The A

The Florida Division of Elections will not be calling for a recount in the Special Election for Senate District 14, a decision that had been limbo amid a vote difference between the winning candidate, Democrat Brian Nathan, and trailing Republican, Josie Tomkow.

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After falling further behind Republicans and losing elections, Florida Democrats are optimistic about the 2026 midterm elections. This time, they believe, it isn’t the usual wishful thinking.