Democrat Emily Gregory Flips Florida State House Seat in Key Special Election

Democrat Emily Gregory has won a special election for a Florida State House seat, flipping a district that had previously been held by Republicans.

Gregory defeated Republican candidate Jon Maples in a closely watched race in Palm Beach County, a district that includes the area around Mar-a-Lago.

The seat had been held by Republican Mike Caruso, who won the district by nearly 20 percentage points in 2024 before stepping down to take a new position. Gregory’s victory marks a significant political shift in the area.

With nearly all votes counted, Gregory won by a narrow margin of about 2.4 percentage points, highlighting the competitiveness of the race.

Democratic leaders are pointing to the win as a sign of momentum heading into future elections, while Republicans are expected to reassess strategy in traditionally conservative areas.

The result adds to a growing number of districts that have flipped in recent elections, signaling potential changes in voter sentiment ahead of upcoming midterms.

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