Incoming! Polls have now closed in Florida and Georgia, and will close at 8pm ET in Oklahoma for a zesty triad of special legislative elections. Feel free to use this open thread to track the results. For previews, as always, our faithful correspondent Johnny Longtorso has the straight dope:
Florida HD-72: This is an open Republican seat in Sarasota; Alexandra Miller resigned for personal reasons. The Democratic candidate is Margaret Good, an attorney, while the Republican candidate is James Buchanan, a real estate agent and the son of Rep. Vern Buchanan. Also on the ballot is Libertarian Alison Foxall. This seat went 51-46 for Trump in 2016 and 51-48 for Romney in 2012.
Georgia HD-175: This is an open Republican seat in the southern end of the state. It was left vacant when Amy Carter took a job with Georgia's technical college system. Four candidates are on the ballot here, including one Democrat: Treva Gear, an educator. Also on the ballot are three Republicans: John LaHood, the CEO of an assisted living facility; Bruce Phelps, an EMT; and Coy Reaves, a businessman. A runoff will be held on March 13 if no candidate receives a majority. This seat went 61-37 for Trump and 66-33 for Romney.
Oklahoma SD-27: This is an open Republican seat in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Bryce Marlatt resigned following sexual battery charges being filed against him. The Democratic candidate is Amber Jensen, a volunteer at a nonprofit, while the Republican candidate is state Rep. Casey Murdock. This seat went 84-11 for Trump and 85-15 for Romney.
Results: Florida | Georgia | Oklahoma