Emily Gregory's victory in a special election for Florida House of Representatives, which includes the president's Mar-a-Lago home and club, was seen as a significant shift for the Republican Party as the 2026 midterm elections draw closer. Unofficial results show that Gregory won 51.2% of the vote to 48.8% for Republican Jon Maples in the coastal Palm Beach County district. This shift represents an enormous shift in territory long dominated by Republicans. The victory was particularly embarrassing for President Donald Trump as his endorsed candidate lost and his own state representative will now be a Democrat. The symbolism of this victory was high due to its proximity to the president and its potential impact on the GOP as the midterms approach.