Major political shifts occur as Dan Patrick loses his seat, Byron Donalds replaces Ron DeSantis in Florida, and Donald Trump faces voter challenges.
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Major political shifts occur as Dan Patrick loses his seat, Byron Donalds replaces Ron DeSantis in Florida, and Donald Trump faces voter challenges.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dan Patrick presides over the state Senate in Austin, reflecting a close relationship with Donald Trump that is reshaping state politics.Sub-event
Patrick loses his Texas Lt. Governor seat, while Donalds replaces DeSantis in Florida.1 source
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Dan Patrick
Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 2015
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Ron DeSantis
American politician (born 1978)
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Byron Donalds
United States Representative from Florida since 2021
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)