Summary
Emily Gregory, a Democrat, won a special election for a Florida state House seat that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. This victory marks a change in a district that was previously under Republican control. Democrats see this as a sign of changing voter attitudes before the upcoming midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Emily Gregory, a Democrat, won the election for a Florida House seat.
- The seat includes the area where President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is located.
- Gregory defeated Jon Maples, who was endorsed by President Trump, by 2.4 percentage points.
- This district, House District 87, was previously controlled by Republicans.
- Democrats have flipped 29 seats from Republican control since President Trump took office.
- Emily Gregory has never held public office before and owns a fitness company.
- President Trump, whose official residence is Mar-a-Lago, voted by mail in this election.
