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Emily Gregory's Win Signals Democratic Gains in Florida

3/25/2026

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Emily Gregory (D-Fla.) won Florida House District 87 on March 24, 2026, by less than 800 votes against Jon Maples, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
CNN analyst Harry Enten said the district’s win, in a district carried by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024, could signal broader Democratic gains nationwide.
The election adds to a series of Democratic successes, including a trifecta win in Virginia's legislature.

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Emily Gregory (D-Fla.) won Florida House District 87 on March 24, 2026, by less than 800 votes against Jon Maples, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
CNN analyst Harry Enten said the district’s win, in a district carried by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024, could signal broader Democratic gains nationwide.
The election adds to a series of Democratic successes, including a trifecta win in Virginia's legislature.