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Florida Democrats Flip Two Legislative Seats Amid Voter Shift

3/25/2026

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Florida Democrats flipped two legislative seats in the latest election.
Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican Josie Tomkow in Senate District 14 by 408 votes (50.25%).
The Senate District 14 seat had been vacant since August.
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in House District 87 with 51% of the vote.
According to Democratic leaders, the victories reflect a shift in voter sentiment and a rejection of the Florida GOP's agenda.

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Florida Democrats flipped two legislative seats in the latest election.
Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican Josie Tomkow in Senate District 14 by 408 votes (50.25%).
The Senate District 14 seat had been vacant since August.
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in House District 87 with 51% of the vote.
According to Democratic leaders, the victories reflect a shift in voter sentiment and a rejection of the Florida GOP's agenda.