Two important elections are occurring in Florida and Wisconsin that will help Republicans in the major key swing state of Wisconsin and the red state of Florida.

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The Badger State hosts the nation's most expensive court race to date, while the Sunshine State seeks to fill two House seats in deep red districts.

Polls are closing in key Wisconsin and Florida races, including a state Supreme Court race that could shift ideological control. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Republicans survived Tuesday's special elections for two congressional seats in Florida, but the races exposed deep frustrations in President Trump's team over the House GOP's political apparatus. Why it matters: The growing angst comes as Republicans are holding onto a narrow congressional majority in an uncertain political environment.

NBC News projects victory for the GOP in the seats formerly held by Michael Waltz, who resigned to join the Trump administration, and Matt Gaetz.

Florida Democrats and Republicans may have both gotten what they need from special congressional elections Tuesday in red-dominant districts.