ABCNEWS - WATCH: Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House District 87 special election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the district that includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - A Democrat Will Now Represent Trump in the Florida Legislature.
President Donald J. Trump was dealt a political blow late Tuesday night when Democrats managed to flip Florida's 87th State House District in a special election, which includes his Palm Beach residence of Mar-a-Lago. The district was carried by Trump during the 2024 presidential election by over 10 points and has historically leaned Republican. The post A Democrat Will Now Represent Trump in the Florida Legislature. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Democrats flipped Florida’s 87th House District seat in a special election, a district won by President Donald J. Trump in 2024 , which includes his Palm Beach residence. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. WHEN & WHERE: The election took place in Florida’s 87th House District, including areas such as Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter. KEY QUOTE: “This victory reiterates an undeniable trend in Florida: with year-round organizing and infrastructure investment, Democrats can run and win anywhere–including Donald Trump’s backyard.” — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried IMPACT: The victory adds to a series of Democratic…Open
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Rep. Pete Aguilar calls out Trump for voting by mail in Florida special election
Aguilar called out Trump for voting by mail in the special election for the statehouse district that includes his Mar-a-Lago estate in spite of his longstanding rhetoric against voting by mail.