Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick wins House special election in Florida

Our thought bubble, via Axios' Andrew Solender: The victory provides House Democrats with an extra vote at a time when just a few defections can sink party-line legislation.

• When Cherfilus-McCormick is sworn in — likely in a matter of days — Democrats will hold 222 seats to Republicans' 212. Still a slim majority, but one that gives Democratic leadership a bit more breathing room.

Details: Cherfilus-McCormick, 42, is the CEO of a health care company and ran on a platform that advocated for Medicare for all, a $20 per hour minimum wage and immigration reform.

• She had challenged Hastings for the seat in previous elections and will be the first Haitian American to represent Florida in Congress, according to the Washington Post.
• She won the Democratic nomination in a crowded primary, though a late financial disclosure led to some questions in December, per the Sun Sentinel.
• Florida's 22nd district is considered safely blue.