Overview
- Gregory, whom CNN projected Wednesday as the winner, led Republican Jon Maples by about 800 votes, roughly 51% to 49%.
- The Palm Beach district includes Mar‑a‑Lago, and Maples had an explicit endorsement from President Trump.
- Gregory ran as a first‑time candidate focused on housing costs, insurance, health care and everyday prices, saying she tuned out Trump‑related noise.
- Public records show Trump and family cast mail‑in ballots in the contest even as he pushes to restrict broad mail voting through his SAVE America proposal.
- The flip does not dent the GOP’s hold on Florida’s legislature, yet Democrats point to a string of special‑election gains and note this Republican‑leaning seat last backed a Democrat at least a generation ago.