Trump-Backed Candidates in Wisconsin, Florida Face Tests in Elections: Live Updates

Voters in Florida and Wisconsin are at the polls in three closely watched special elections that could serve as an early test of President Donald Trump’s influence in his second term. With two congressional seats in Florida and a high-stakes state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin on the line, the results may provide insight into voter sentiment on Trump-backed candidates and policies.

What to know:

• Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are voting to replace Trump allies Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, who left for roles in his administration.
• Wisconsin voters are electing a new state Supreme Court justice in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
• Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have heavily backed conservative candidates in all three races, with Musk-affiliated groups spending millions in Wisconsin.
• Democrats have outraised Republicans in the Florida contests but face tough electoral odds in the deep-red districts.
• The Wisconsin Supreme Court election could determine the court’s stance on key issues like abortion and election laws.

Stay with Newsweek as results come in from Tuesday’s elections.