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Democrat Flips Florida Seat, Sparks Redistricting Backlash

3/26/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Republicans that redistricting could trigger backlash after a Democrat won a Florida special election.
Emily Gregory, a Democrat, flipped a Palm Beach state House seat previously won by U.S. President Donald Trump, defeating Republican Jon Maples by 2.2 percentage points.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session next month to address redistricting, despite challenges to his authority.
Republicans hold a 20-8 advantage in the House and seek to gain additional seats through redistricting.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Republicans that redistricting could trigger backlash after a Democrat won a Florida special election.
Emily Gregory, a Democrat, flipped a Palm Beach state House seat previously won by U.S. President Donald Trump, defeating Republican Jon Maples by 2.2 percentage points.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session next month to address redistricting, despite challenges to his authority.
Republicans hold a 20-8 advantage in the House and seek to gain additional seats through redistricting.