In Trump country, attention turns to a competitive special election

By Marianna Bacallao

Published December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM EST

A special election in what should be a safe seat for Republicans has proven to be more competitive than expected as polls close Tuesday.

Marianna Bacallao

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