5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections

A 'bitter night for Trump'

Although the 2026 midterm elections are still 19 months away, Democratic and GOP strategists are keeping a close eye on 2025 elections to get a possible preview of what lies ahead. And the outcome of elections held on Tuesday, April 1 gave Republicans both good and bad news.In deep red districts in Florida, GOP candidates enjoyed double-digit victories in two special elections for U.S. House of Representatives seats. But in a Wisconsin Supreme C…

Shot in the arm: US Democrats at last see reason for cheer

They haven't had much to celebrate lately, but Democrats are hailing a trio of off-cycle US elections -- plus the beginnings of a fightback in Congress -- as the first glimpse of blue skies over a sea of troubles.

A Unified Theory of the Last 24 Hours

Some days, it’s difficult to find anything to lead the newsletter with. Other days, there’s so much news that it’s difficult to choose. (The latter has been much more common lately.) Today, there are at least four stories that could be full newsletters all on their own:Democrats won a key election to maintain control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The party also overperformed in a pair of Florida special elections.It’s “Liberation Day”! Preside…

The victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court is seen as a success for the Democrats – but the party is still in crisis. “The party lacks a candidate – it creates a more uncertain situation,” says US expert Dag Blanck.

The First 2025 Elections: Split Decision

Wisconsin elects a Democrat judge, Florida yields two Republican 'holds' in the U.S. Congress...

Wisconsin, Florida elections get spin treatment as Dems, GOP look ahead to 2026 midterms

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.