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Emily Flips Trump land (FLIP4MOM): Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida state House District 87 in a special election on March 24, 2026, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples. theguardian.com This Palm Beach County district includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence (Trump's Florida home and voting address). It had been Republican-held and leaned red—Trump won it by about 10–11 points in 2024—making the flip a notable upset and symbolic win for Democrats. apnews.com Key DetailsMargin: Gregory won by roughly 2.4 percentage points (about 700–800 votes), with nearly all ballots counted. Opponent: Jon Maples, a financial advisor and former local council member, had Trump's endorsement (Trump even voted by mail in the race). Context: The seat opened after Republican incumbent Mike Caruso resigned in 2025 to become Palm Beach County clerk. Democrats poured resources into the race amid a string of recent special-election gains. theglobeandmail.com aljazeera.com Who Is Emily Gregory?Emily Gregory is a first-time candidate and South Florida native (raised in Stuart, lives in Jupiter). She holds:A BS in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. A Master of Public Health (Health Policy and Management) from Columbia University. Her background includes work in public health, mental health administration, and state government. For the past seven years, she's owned FIT4MOM Palm Beach, a fitness and support business for pregnant and postpartum moms. She's also an Army spouse and mother of three young boys. emilygregoryforflorida.com Her campaign focused on affordable healthcare, lowering living costs, childcare support, evidence-based policy, and helping working families—drawing from her professional and personal experiences.Democrats hailed the win as a sign of shifting sentiment in Florida (even in Trump-friendly areas) and a potential preview for the 2026 midterms. Republicans downplayed it as a low-turnout special election.wesh.com 6abc.com
