Emily Gregory, a Democrat, flips GOP seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district in tight Florida special election
- Posted on March 25, 2026
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Emily Gregory, a Democrat, flips GOP seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district in tight Florida special election
Democrat Emily Gregory has flipped a Republican-held Florida state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Gregory narrowly defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples in a special election, marking the tenth GOP-held state legislative seat Democrats have flipped nationally since Trump took office. This victory on Trump's home turf is seen by Democrats as a significant sign of strength.