What to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in Florida
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida statehouse seat encompassing Mar-a-Lago, signaling potential Democratic gains in traditionally Republican South Florida.
AI Summary
Democrat Emily Gregory, a mother of three, won a Florida statehouse seat that encompasses Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach residence of President Trump. The victory represents a Democratic gain in a traditionally Republican area, signaling potential shifts in South Florida's political landscape ahead of future electoral contests. Gregory's win comes as a union electrician is also leading in a State Senate race in West Tampa, a conservative area where Democratic performance has historically been limited. These results suggest Democrats may be making inroads in Florida districts that have traditionally favored Republican candidates.
Source Coverage Map
13 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida - AP News
Florida Democrat flips seat in special election in district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Jeffries warns Republicans on redistricting after Democrat flips Mar-a-Lago seat
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
PoliticsWATCH: Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House District 87 special election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the district that includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
PoliticsMeet Emily Gregory, the Democrat Who Flipped Trump’s Mar-a-Lago District
Gregory clinched a narrow upset victory in the state House district, less than two years after the President won the area by double digits.
PoliticsDemocrats flip seat in district that includes Mar-a-Lago
In a Florida special election on Tuesday, Democrats flipped a state House seat in a district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Doug Heye join "The Takeout" with analysis.
PoliticsLive results: Florida holds state House special election in Mar-a-Lago district
Democrats are looking to flip the Florida state House district, which includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, in a Tuesday special election. Small business owner Emily Gregory (D) is facing off against Trump-backed Jon Maples to take over the Republican-held seat vacated by Mike Caruso in August. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee views the district as…
PoliticsHouse panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations
The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.
Government TransparencyHouse ethics panel finds Florida Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations
The allegations center around Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business after Florida made an overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.
Trump administration to face questions about seizure of Fulton County ballots
Trump administration attorneys will face serious questions for the first time on Friday about the seizure of 2020 election records from a Fulton County election site.
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff
