Overview

• Democrats maintained their 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court with a 10-point victory, solidifying their influence on key state policies like abortion and redistricting.
• Republicans held two Florida congressional seats in special elections but saw a significant drop in turnout, with margins far below Trump's 2024 results in those districts.
• Democrats flipped Escambia County in Florida's 1st District, a traditionally Republican area, signaling shifting voter dynamics and strong Democratic turnout.
• The Wisconsin Supreme Court race saw record-breaking spending of $98 million, including $25 million from Elon Musk, intensifying debates over the role of money in politics.
• Both parties are analyzing these results as indicators for the 2026 midterms, with Democrats energized by recent successes and Republicans concerned about mobilizing their base without Trump on the ballot.