Democrat Emily Gregory won the highly watched special election for Florida State House District 87, defeating Republican Jon Maples in final results. The race drew national attention as a test of political momentum in Florida, featuring a high-stakes showdown in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago.
Gregory received 17,047 votes, accounting for 51.15% of the total. Maples received 16,281 votes, or 48.85%. A total of 33,328 votes were counted in the final tally.
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“I’m thrilled to congratulate Representative-Elect Emily Gregory on this monumental victory. A nearly 11 point swing to the left in this hard fought race shows the impact of Democrats’ long-term investment in Florida, and now the people of HD 87 will have a champion in Tallahassee,” Nikki Fried said.
“This victory reiterates an undeniable trend in Florida: with year round organizing and infrastructure investment, Democrats can run and win anywhere–including Donald Trump’s backyard. Floridians are tired of the chaos, corruption, and sky high prices on everything from groceries, to gas, and healthcare. They are voting for trusted leaders like Emily to steady the ship and return common sense, people-centered solutions back to our communities,” Fried said.
“The Palm Beach County Democratic Party is thrilled that Emily Gregory has won a seat in the Florida House and will be representing her constituents in District 87,” Howard Richman said.
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