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Democrats Aim to Flip Palm Beach Seat Amid Low Turnout

3/24/2026

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Florida Democrats seek to win a Palm Beach–based state House seat, including Mar-a-Lago, vacant since August 2025 after former Rep. Mike Caruso left.
Emily Gregory, first-time candidate, faces Jon Maples, Republican endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The race centers on affordability.
Turnout in special elections remains low.
A Gregory victory would extend Democratic momentum from special elections nationwide, where they have flipped more than 20 seats since last year.

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Florida Democrats seek to win a Palm Beach–based state House seat, including Mar-a-Lago, vacant since August 2025 after former Rep. Mike Caruso left.
Emily Gregory, first-time candidate, faces Jon Maples, Republican endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The race centers on affordability.
Turnout in special elections remains low.
A Gregory victory would extend Democratic momentum from special elections nationwide, where they have flipped more than 20 seats since last year.