Democrat Emily Gregory flips Florida seat that includes Mar‑a‑Lago
politicsMar 25, 2026
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in a special election to flip the Florida state House seat that covers President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Maples had Trump's endorsement and the district favored Republicans by voter registration. Gregory's win flips a GOP seat and adds to recent Democratic gains in Florida during Trump's second term. The result signals vulnerability in Trump-aligned districts and weakens the GOP's redistricting hand.
Key Highlights
Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to flip the Florida state House seat.
The district includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach estate.
Maples was Trump-endorsed in a district with a Republican registration advantage.