Democrat Flips Trump's Mar-a-Lago District in Florida Special Election
Source: nytimes.com
- Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for Florida House District 87 on March 24, 2026.
- The district includes Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's main home, and was previously held by a Republican.
- Gregory beat Jon Maples, whom Trump endorsed, despite the area's strong Republican history.
Democrat Emily Gregory pulled off an upset victory in a Florida state House special election for District 87, a coastal Palm Beach County area that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The seat opened when Republican Mike Caruso resigned to become county clerk. This win flips a reliably red district and highlights Democratic gains in unexpected places.