Democrat Flips Trump's Backyard Seat

Democrat Emily Gregory has won a special election for a Florida State House seat in the district

that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago, E-State.

This victory flips the seat from Republican to Democratic control.

Trump endorsed her opponent, John Maples, and posted on social media urging voters to

support him, citing backing from his Palm Beach County friends.

The previous Republican holder, Mike Caruso, had won the seat by 19 percentage points in

2024 before resigning to become the county clerk.

Democrats are hailing the win as fresh evidence of voter frustration with Trump and Republicans,

especially amid rising gas and grocery prices that are squeezing families.

With nearly all votes tallied, Gregory leads by 2.4 percentage points or 797 votes.

This marks the 29th time Democrats have flipped a state legislative seat from GOP hands since

Trump took office.

Trump has now turned to what this narrow upset in Trump's backyard means for upcoming

mid-term battles across the country.

That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.