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Dem Scores Upset Win in Trump's Backyard in Florida

Mar 25, 2026Center Right

Democrat Emily Gregory won the special election to represent a Florida state House district that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on Tuesday, according to Associated Press projections, a stunning upset that signals Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms

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