"Democrats hailed the victory in the previously Republican-controlled House District 87 as a sign voters are turning against Republicans and Trump before November's midterm elections. Gas prices are spiking, grocery costs are up, and families can't get by it's clear voters at the polls are fed up with Republicans, Williams said."
"If Mar-a-Lago is vulnerable, imagine what's possible this November, said Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. She said Tuesday's race was the 29th seat that Democrats have flipped from Republican control since Trump took office."
"Gregory grew up north of Palm Beach in Stuart. She's the owner of a fitness company that works with pregnant and postpartum women, and she has never run for elected office before. Speaking to MSNOW after her victory, she said she was pretty shocked and having a fairly out-of-body experience."
Emily Gregory is projected to win a special election for Florida's House District 87, previously held by Republicans. She leads her Trump-endorsed opponent Jon Maples by 2.4 percentage points. This victory is seen as a sign of voter discontent with Republicans and Trump, especially with rising costs of living. Democrats have flipped 29 seats from Republican control since Trump took office. Gregory, a first-time candidate and fitness business owner, expressed surprise at her win, which reflects a trend of Democratic successes in Republican areas.
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