Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.

Elsewhere, Republican Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, won the seat formerly occupied by Trump’s one-time pick for attorney-general, Matt Gaetz, who withdrew from consideration for the cabinet role following allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, which he denies.

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Tuesday's special elections for two Florida congressional seats in heavily pro-Trump districts have become an unexpected source of concern for national Republicans as Democrats have poured millions in fundraising into the races.