Overview
- Gregory, who won Tuesday's special election for Florida House District 87, led by about 2.4 points, or 797 votes, with nearly all ballots counted.
- The seat opened after Republican Mike Caruso resigned, even though he had carried the district by about 19 points in 2024.
- Trump backed Republican Jon Maples and urged turnout on Truth Social, then cast a mail ballot despite long attacking mail voting.
- Democratic leaders framed the result as a warning before the November midterms, though Republicans still hold a strong majority in Florida’s legislature.
- Gregory focused on rising insurance costs, property taxes and everyday prices, as outside groups spent over $1 million on a race that drew national attention because it covers Mar-a-Lago.