Live results: Florida holds state House special election in Mar-a-Lago district
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Democrats are attempting to flip a Florida state House seat in Trump's Mar-a-Lago district.
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Democrats are attempting to flip a Florida state House seat encompassing President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in a special election Tuesday, with small business owner Emily Gregory facing Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples. The race fills the vacancy left by Republican Mike Caruso's August departure. Control of the seat is significant because it represents a test of Democratic strength in a heavily Republican district and reflects broader competition for state legislative seats ahead of 2026 midterms. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has identified the district as competitive, suggesting Democrats see an opening in a region typically dominated by GOP candidates. A Gregory victory would mark a rare Democratic gain in Florida's state House.
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