Democrats are doing better than ever in Trump-era special elections

Rep.-elect James Walkinshaw won a special election Tuesday by 50 points. It’s just the latest Democratic over-performance. Read More

Democrats React as Republican Majority Shrinks After Special Election

"Rep-elect Walkinshaw's victory continues the dominant trend we're seeing so far this year – Democrats are massively overperforming in nearly every race. With elections in less than two months in the ... Read More

Democrats Overperform in Florida as They Cruise to Victory in Two Elections

On Tuesday night, RaShon Young and LaVon Bracy Davis won their elections for Florida's House of Representatives and Senate, respectively. The proportion of the vote they both received was more than ... Read More

Florida Democrats say special election win margins bode well for 2026

While it was no surprise that two Democrats easily won special legislative elections in Orange County on Tuesday night, party members contend that their margins of victory indicate increased voter ... Read More

Can special elections predict our political future? The answer is complicated. | Opinion

Question: Democrats are celebrating a slew of "special ... election can be an anomaly. We have certainly seen years when the special elections suggested a larger political swing. Looking for a free ... Read More

Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election

The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the ... Read More

Can special elections predict our political future? The answer is complicated. | Opinion

Question: Democrats are celebrating a slew of "special elections" wins over the last several months, and see this success translating to the 2026 congressional midterm elections. But do special ... Read More