Democrat Flips Palm Beach HD 87 in Surprise Special Election
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Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples 51.15% to 48.85% in Florida House District 87, flipping the seat in Palm Beach County—the first Democratic win there this century—after Governor DeSantis delayed the special election. Gregory ran on affordability, education funding, health care access and housing costs, while Maples emphasized tax cuts and conservative priorities. The win grows the Democratic caucus ahead of the 2026 session and drew national attention as Trump’s supporters and opponents weighed the district’s implications.
- Democrat Emily Gregory wins Special Election for HD 87 in Palm Beach County Florida Politics
- Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home BBC
- Democrats flip seat in Florida state house in district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago The Guardian
- Florida 2026: Live Special Election Results The New York Times
- A Mar-a-Lago flip: Dems win Trump's hometown Florida House district Politico
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