1. 5 Takeaways From Lesko's Win in Arizona 8

From Arizona Republic: "The unofficial results show a dramatic underperformance by a Republican in the solidly GOP district."

2. Another Special Election, Another Really Bad Sign For The GOP

From FiveThirtyEight: "The Republican won in Arizona's 8th District, but not by as much as she should have."

3. Republicans pin electoral hopes on tax-cut delusions

From USA TODAY: "Americans are too cynical about Congress to believe much of the GOP's tax cut message."

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Voting signs are shown outside of a voting precinct during the state house runoff in District 106 at the Praise Community Church in Gwinnett County, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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