Democrat wins Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district, signaling midterm momentum
TL;DR
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Trump-endorsed Jon Maples in a GOP-leaning area. The upset is part of a broader pattern of Democratic gains in off-year elections, with Democrats flipping about 30 Republican seats since 2025, boosting optimism for the 2026 midterms.
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- What a GOP loss in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district says about the midterms The Washington Post
- Four Things to Know About a Democrat’s Win in Trump’s Backyard The New York Times
- Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort NBC 6 South Florida
- Special election shocker has Florida Republicans nervous about redistricting Politico
- Emily Gregory's win a stunner, but not an anomaly for Democrats, GOP The Palm Beach Post
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