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Gov. Ron DeSantis called the Dec. 2 Tennessee special election a "big warning sign" for Republicans.

DeSantis noted that Republicans have underperformed in recent elections where Donald Trump was not on the ballot.

DeSantis criticized Florida's House GOP leaders, suggesting their performance has alienated some voters.

Republicans should take the results from the Dec. 2 Tennessee special congressional election as a “big warning sign,” according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

“Every election that’s happened (since 2024) has been a 10 to 15 point swing towards the Democrats,” DeSantis told reporters Dec. 3 at an event in Tampa. “Overall, Republicans have underperformed, particularly when Trump wasn’t on the ballot.”

Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn,

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