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Dem flips Mar-a-Lago Florida district

Rob Beschizza
Mar 25, 2026
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Emily Gregory

In 2024’s election, the Florida legislature’s 87th district went for Donald Trump by 19 points. It is, after all, the home of his Mar-a-Lago compound. But yesterday Democrat Emily Gregory flipped it blue, defeating Republican Jon Maples.

“When I started this nine months ago, I obviously thought it was possible,” Gregory told MSNBC. “I might …

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