Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis said any underperformance by Republicans in Tuesday’s special elections should not be taken as a “referendum” on President Donald Trump.

Instead, blame the candidate, DeSantis said.

Voters were taking to the polls in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts on Tuesday to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz and congressman-turned-national security adviser Mike Waltz, respectively.

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