Trump’s Robust Support Tested in Florida and Wisconsin Elections
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Elections were held in Wisconsin and Florida to determine support for President Trump with two Republicans expected to win deeply red House seats in Florida. In Wisconsin, the State Supreme Court election was heavily focused on Trump, with the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, associating as closely as possible with Trump’s policies. Elon Musk has become a significant factor in the Wisconsin contest, having invested more than $25 million into the most expensive judicial election in US history.
In Wisconsin and Florida: Trump and Musk Take Center Stage in Elections
Voters in Wisconsin and Florida went to the polls to gauge President Trump’s sustained support. In Florida, while two Republicans are primed to claim deep-red House seats, Democrats have closed the gap on at least one contest. Track party turnout or view the results.
In Wisconsin, the State Supreme Court election was an opportunity for Republicans to rally around Trump. The candidate, Brad Schimel, made a strong association with Trump, with Democrats countering by rallying around Musk.
Musk Emerges as Key Player in Wisconsin Election
Elon Musk has become the central figure in the Wisconsin race, pouring over $25 million into the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history. Despite Musk’s less favorable popularity among Republicans, Democrats are leveraging this to support liberal candidate, Susan Crawford. Strong turnout is anticipated and results will be updated here.
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