Massachusetts 's 13th Congressional District is a swing district in a swing state . Republican David Paterson defeats Democrat Mike Sink in the special election . Republicans say the victory shows that Democrats are on the board with Obamacare . Campaign spending topped last year 's special state Senate election in Massachusetts .
Florida 's 13th Congressional District is a swing district in a swing state . Republican David Jolly defeats Democrat Alex Sink in the special election . Republicans say the victory shows that Democrats are on the defensive with Obamacare . Campaign spending topped last year 's special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts .