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2025 special elections

The special elections held in 2025 in various US states, resulting in Democratic wins and gains.

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Jan 19, 2026
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Which states saw a recent win for democrats politically

Democrats scored clear, recent wins at the state level in Virginia and New Jersey—picking up governorships and holding or expanding legislative control—and also made noteworthy gains in state legislat...

Jan 6, 2026

Were any 2025 special elections triggered by resignations or deaths in 2024 or 2025?

Yes — multiple 2025 special elections were triggered by resignations or deaths that occurred in late 2024 and in 2025; at the federal level six House special elections in 2025 filled vacancies created...