Emily Gregory flips Florida House seat that includes Mar‑a‑Lago

politicsMar 24, 2026

Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to win Florida State House District 87. The district includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's Palm Beach home. Trump carried the area by 11 points in 2024, so this result flips a GOP seat that favored him. The pickup is a symbolic blow to Trump and a warning sign for Republicans ahead of November.

Key Highlights

Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to win Florida House District 87.

District 87 includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's Palm Beach home.

Trump carried the area by 11 points in the 2024 election.

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