Dems Flip Crucial Florida Seat in Mar-a-Lago District
In a surprise upset, a Democratic candidate has won a special election in Florida's 15th congressional district, home to former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Florida Democrats scored a major victory in a special election, flipping a crucial congressional seat in a district that includes former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Emily Gregory, the Democratic nominee, defeated her Republican opponent in a closely watched race for Florida's 15th congressional district.
The district, which covers parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties, has long been a Republican stronghold, with Trump winning it by double digits in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. But Gregory's win demonstrates the shifting political landscape in the state, where Democrats have been making steady gains in recent years.
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Source: The New York Times
