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Mar-a-Lago District Flips Blue
Emily Gregory won Florida's 87th House District, which includes Mar-a-Lago.
“The surprise victory by a Democrat in a Donald Trump stronghold in Florida”
The victory was tight but symbolically significant in a district Trump won comfortably in 2024.
Gregory had never run for office before.
Republicans Outvoted But Democrats Overperformed
More registered Republicans than Democrats voted in the special elections.
Gregory overperformed 2024 presidential margins.
DeSantis noted Republicans are voting the other way.
Democratic Momentum Grows
Democrats have flipped 30 seats since the 2024 election.
“Since Trump’s 2024 election, Democrats have won or performed better in 90% of key races”
Mar-a-Lago has shifted from red to blue.
Several major Florida cities have elected Democratic officials.