Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized newly elected Congressman Randy Fine, alleging Fine's personality led to an underwhelming victory. DeSantis claimed Fine's stance on gun control and immigration alienated Republican voters, necessitating intervention from President Trump.

National Republicans had been nervous about the race against progressive candidate Josh Weil given close polling and massive Democratic fundraising.

Republican state Sen. Randy Fine has prevailed in a special congressional election in Florida on Tuesday, NBC News projects, though the race is shaping up to be closer than November’s results in the deeply Republican district.

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In a closely watched Wisconsin court race, Democrats posted a strong win, and while Republicans held on in two Florida special elections, Democrats made gains there, too.

Republican Jimmy Patronis thanked supporters after winning the Florida District 1 House race to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Democrats achieved their biggest gains to date in the second Trump era, winning a fiercely contested State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, while also landing relatively strong showings despite losing two Florida special elections.

Democrat Josh Weil (L) will take on Republican Randy Fine (R) in a special election Republicans have won a closely watched special Florida congressional election but with a much reduced majority that will make them uneasy about next year's midterms.

While GOP wins were widely expected in the heavily red districts, Democrats narrowed the margins considerably from November, which may signal a shift in public sentiment.