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Democrat Emily Gregory Wins In Trump's Mar-a-Lago District as Florida Shifts

Democrat Emily Gregory won Florida House District 87 in Palm Beach County, flipping Mar-a-Lago district. Defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples.

Democrat Emily Gregory Wins In Trump's Mar-a-Lago District as Florida Shifts
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Mar-a-Lago District Flips Blue

Emily Gregory won Florida's 87th House District, which includes Mar-a-Lago. The victory was tight but symbolically significant in a district Trump won comfortably in 2024. Gregory had never run for office before.

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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.

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Democratic Momentum Grows

Democrats have flipped 30 seats since the 2024 election. Mar-a-Lago has shifted from red to blue. Several major Florida cities have elected Democratic officials.