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Emily Gregory Wins Florida House Seat, Signals GOP Concerns

3/26/2026

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Emily Gregory (D) won the Florida state House seat including Mar-a-Lago with 51% of the vote, defeating the Republican by just over 750 votes.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise downplayed the result, attributing it to low turnout and the GOP's focus on midterms.
Analysts say the loss could signal a broader trend for Republicans and possible midterm losses.

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Emily Gregory (D) won the Florida state House seat including Mar-a-Lago with 51% of the vote, defeating the Republican by just over 750 votes.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise downplayed the result, attributing it to low turnout and the GOP's focus on midterms.
Analysts say the loss could signal a broader trend for Republicans and possible midterm losses.