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
NYTIMES (David W. Chen) - What to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in Florida
A mother of three and won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - House Speaks On Emily Gregory Turning Florida Mar-A-Lago District From Red To Blue | TRENDING
Democrats delivered a blow to Florida Republicans and flipped a state House seat in President Trump’s backyard, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrat Emily Gregory, a health fitness small business owner, defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples, a financial adviser, in a race for the open Florida District 87 state House seat, which includes part of Palm Beach County and the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
DAILYCALLER (Anthony Iafrate) - CNN’s Harry Enten Reveals What Democrats’ Stunning Mar-A-Lago Flip Means For Midterms
'There's a reason we're talking about this'
AXIOS (Alex Isenstadt) - Democrats flip Florida state seat in Trump's backyard
Democrats on Tuesday flipped a Republican-leaning Florida state House seat that encompasses President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, per AP . The big picture: Democrat Emily Gregory beat the Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples in a special election in the Palm Beach County-based district that the president won by 11 points. - Trump voted for Maples by mail, despite repeatedly railing against mail-in voting . Zoom out: Republicans have been getting creamed in dozens of state legislative elections since Trump took office last year. - Democratic candidates running for state legislative seats this year have outperformed 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris ' vote totals by nearly 11 points, according to The Downballot , a site that…
NYTIMES (David W. Chen) - Democrat Emily Gregory Wins Florida Special Election in Mar-a-Lago’s District
Emily Gregory’s victory brought the Democratic surge to President Trump’s backyard, Palm Beach, just weeks after her party won the mayor’s race in Boca Raton, 30 miles south.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Merica) - Democrat scores upset win in Trump’s backyard for Florida state house seat
Emily Gregory won the special election to represent a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago home on Tuesday, the Associated Press projected.
DAILYCALLER (Anthony Iafrate) - Democrats Flip Mar-A-Lago Seat In Major Upset As Blue Wave Comes To Trump’s Backyard
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DAILYCALLER (John Loftus) - Democrats Vying For Trump’s Mar-A-Lago District
Do they have a chance?