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DeSantis Urges GOP to Go on Offense After Tight Special Elections

He warns that Trump-only voters could depress 2026 turnout, pointing to weak special‑election margins as evidence.

Overview

  • On Fox & Friends, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said a portion of President Donald Trump’s supporters vote only when Trump is on the ballot, creating a midterm turnout risk for Republicans.
  • He pressed House Republicans to roll out bold, contrast-driving proposals every day, emphasizing the economy, immigration and parents’ rights to energize voters.
  • DeSantis criticized congressional Republicans for limited action since August and argued that sustained policy moves are needed to keep voters engaged.
  • He cited Tennessee’s special election, where Republican Matt Van Epps won by roughly nine points, far below Trump’s 2024 margin in the district, as a warning sign.
  • Florida Politics reported bettors on Polymarket giving Democrats a 78% chance to flip the House, heightening concerns given the GOP’s narrow majority.