Democrat Flips Trump's Backyard District

0:00It's March 25. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Democrat Emily Gregory pulled off a narrow win in a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a statehouse district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. She beat Republican John Maples, whom Trump had endorsed by about 797 votes or 2.4 percentage points. She opened up after Republican Mike Caruso resigned to take a county clerk job he had won it by 19 points in 2024. Gregory, a first-time candidate from nearby Stewart, who runs a fitness business for moms, shocked even herself with the victory. Democrats are buzzing about the result as fresh evidence of voter frustration with Trump and Republicans, especially with gas prices up and family, cost rising. They point to it as part of a pattern, marking the 29th seat flipped from Republican hands since Trump returned to office. Other recent Democratic successes include a Miami-Mayoral win last December and a Texas

1:02State Senate flip in January, both in GOP strongholds. Trump quickly brushed off the loss, claiming no involvement despite his public support for Maples. Voters in the district, which Trump carried by 17 points last year, seem ready for change right in his backyard, setting the stage for bigger. Battles this November.