HD 87 Special Election Nears With GOP Ad Blitz Backing Maples

Overview

• Voters in Palm Beach County’s HD 87 choose between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples on Tuesday, March 24 in a Republican-leaning, low-turnout special election.
• The contest follows a seven-month vacancy after Rep. Mike Caruso resigned, and Gregory earlier sued over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ delayed call for the election.
• Maples reports roughly $440,000 raised plus about $184,000 in FHRCC in-kind support, with a late TV, digital and direct-mail blitz touting endorsements and attacking Gregory over immigration-related posts.
• Gregory centers affordability and public education, reports about $176,000 raised and roughly $82,000 in in-kind support, and opposes proposals to eliminate property taxes.
• Maples’ residency drew scrutiny after reports he lived outside the district; he registered at an in-district apartment in January and says his family has since bought a Jupiter home, with state law requiring residency by swearing-in.