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North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger conceded his GOP primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page after a full recount showed Page ahead by 23 votes; Berger’s long tenure and a Trump endorsement couldn’t overcome local opposition over a casino proposal, and Page’s victory flips a once-powerful Republican seat in a district deemed safe for November.
Florida held three March 24, 2026 special elections: in State House District 51, Republican Hilary Holley defeated Democrat Edwin Perez 54.2% to 45.8%; in State House District 87, Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples 51.2% to 48.8%; and in State Senate District 14, Democrat Brian Nathan narrowly beat Republican Josie Tomkow 50.25% to 49.75%, yielding a split in the House and a Democratic win in the Senate.
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has announced his retirement, becoming the second-highest Republican in the state to step down, a development that could reshape GOP leadership in a battleground legislature ahead of upcoming elections.
Rockingham Sheriff Page holds a 23-vote lead over Senate Leader Berger in NC Senate District 26 after Rockingham and Guilford counties certified their tallies. Final counts show Page 9,065 vs. Berger 4,526 in Rockingham, and Berger 8,587 vs. Page 4,071 in Guilford. A recount could be triggered if requested by noon Tuesday, with up to two recounts possible and protests due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The district leans Republican and the winner will face Democrat Steve Luking in November.
The Washington state Senate cleared a 9.9% tax on annual income over $1 million starting in 2028 by a 27-21 vote, with supporters saying it would raise about $4 billion annually and affect roughly 30,000 households to fund schools, roads, health care and higher education. As debate focused on inflation and potential future expansion of an income tax, Republicans warned of erosion of tax control and constitutional concerns. The bill advances to Gov. Ferguson for likely signature.
The Florida Senate passed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, which would allow high-school coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money on student-athletes for food, transportation, and recovery services; it still must clear the House and receive Gov. DeSantis's signature. Critics warn about accountability and booster-style influence; Bridgewater’s coaching history provides context for the proposal.
Democrats flipped a Texas state Senate district Trump carried by double digits and narrowed Republicans' U.S. House majority by winning the 18th Congressional District, plus pulling off a notable upset in a Fort Worth-area House district in Saturday runoff elections, signaling national implications.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Fort Worth-area Texas state Senate special election, flipping a seat long held by Republicans and signaling momentum for Democrats in local races; he defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a wide margin with strong backing from national groups, though the district is redder than its county and the seat will only last until January 2027, requiring a November general election to secure a full four-year term.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate special election, flipping a Fort Worth–area district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss as results firmed, in a seat open after incumbent Kelly Hancock’s resignation. The victory adds to Democrats’ strong showing in recent specials and is viewed as a caution for Republicans under Trump-era politics. Rehmet will serve the remainder of the term and must win in November to secure a full four-year term, with the GOP still holding a comfortable Senate majority.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate seat, flipping the district from Republican control and potentially reshaping the chamber’s balance and future legislative battles.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, defeating Republican Lucas Loftin and preventing the GOP from regaining a supermajority in the chamber. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the Iowa Senate and marks a significant political win for the party in the state.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority, and becoming the first Black woman elected to the chamber, amid a series of Democratic wins that have shifted the state's legislative balance.
A Democrat, Renee Hardman, won a special election for the Iowa State Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority and maintaining a more balanced legislative chamber.
Christine Pelosi plans to run for the California State Senate in Sacramento in 2028, focusing on issues like the future of work, women's rights, and making California more affordable amid the AI industry boom, emphasizing her desire to impact state legislation rather than pursuing a congressional seat.
Texans are voting on 17 constitutional amendments, filling vacancies in Congress and the state Senate, with key races in the 18th Congressional District and Senate District 9, amid a low turnout in this off-year election.