Democrats had a tough response for Republicans in Florida after flipping two GOP districts blue — a potential sign of what could be expected come midterms this fall.
The major wins follow several other Democratic victories in the 2025 elections that revealed the party has gained ground in historically Republican districts or have won those races altogether, according to a Politico report published Wednesday.
"This comes after elections that saw President Donald Trump easily win the state in 2024 and Gov. Ron DeSantis romp to a 19-point victory in 2022, but also as Democrats across the country have flipped more than two dozen state seats during the president’s second term," Politico reported.
“My message to Republicans is this: Your district is in danger,” said Nikki Fried, Florida Democratic Party Chair.
Voters, reacting to the Trump administration's policies and overall dissatisfaction, elected Democrats Emily Gregory in the state House and Brian Nathan in the state Senate. It might signal a national trend to come.
"I think we’re in the middle of a big, big wave," said Howard Richman, the chair of the Palm Beach County Democrats.