What a GOP loss in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district says about the midterms
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and fitness business owner, achieved an upset victory in a Florida special election.
- Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and aligned with his policies.
- The election was for a district that includes Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago, traditionally a Republican stronghold despite the county leaning left.
- The district had a significant Republican voter-registration advantage, and the previous Republican officeholder won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
- Gregory's win marks a notable shift in a historically red district within a high-profile area connected to President Trump.
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