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Democrat Flips Trump's Backyard in Florida Special Election

Democrat Flips Trump's Backyard in Florida Special Election

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Democrat Emily Gregory flipping Florida House District 87 — the district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago — is a massive rebuke of MAGA politics right in Trump's own backyard. Trump won this district by double digits, yet his "full and unconditional support" for the Republican candidate couldn't save the seat. This is proof that the red wall is cracking.

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One low-turnout special election doesn't erase the national momentum Republicans built — special elections are local circus acts, not referendums on Trump's agenda. GOP complacency and weak turnout handed Democrats a narrow 51-48 win, not some grand political realignment. This is a wake-up call to mobilize every voter and fight harder heading into 2026.

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