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Emily Gregory Wins Florida District 87 Special Election

Original title: Democrat Emily Gregory defeats Republican Jon Maples in Florida District 87 special election

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$490,350across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$60,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEJan 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$60,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$32,625AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEJan 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$32,625AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEDec 2025
Jon MaplesREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$29,087POLITICAL PARTYMar 2026
Jon MaplesREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$28,125POLITICAL PARTYMar 2026
Emily GregoryFLORIDA HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$25,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$25,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$25,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEOct 2025
Jon MaplesREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$23,326POLITICAL PARTYMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$20,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEJan 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$20,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$15,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMay 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$15,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEJan 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$15,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEENov 2025
Jon MaplesMAPLES JON$14,000FINANCIAL ADVISORMay 2025
Jon MaplesREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$13,974POLITICAL PARTYMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$13,250AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEDec 2025
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$13,000AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jon MaplesFLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$10,338AFFILIATED PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The outcome determines the representative for Florida District 87, affecting who holds the seat in the state legislature for the remainder of the term.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Florida District 87

These residents have a new representative in the Florida state legislature.

Emily Gregory

She is the winner of the election and will serve as the representative for the district.

Jon Maples

He was the opposing candidate in the election.

What changed

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Summary

Democrat Emily Gregory has defeated Republican Jon Maples in the for Florida's 87th House District. The district includes the area surrounding Mar-a-Lago.

Key Facts

  • Emily Gregory (Democrat) defeated Jon Maples (Republican) in the Florida District 87 special election.
  • The district includes the area containing Mar-a-Lago.

Why It Matters

The outcome determines the representative for Florida District 87, affecting who holds the seat in the state legislature for the remainder of the term.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the District 87 special election?
Democrat Emily Gregory won the election.
What area does District 87 cover?
The district includes the area where Mar-a-Lago is located.

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Geographic Significance

The district is notable for containing Mar-a-Lago, which may draw additional attention to the election results.

Connected Entities

personEmily GregoryDemocratic candidate who won the special election.Map →
locationMar-a-LagoA landmark located within the boundaries of District 87.Map →
personDonald TrumpMentioned in relation to the location of Mar-a-Lago.Map →
locationFlorida District 87The electoral district where the special election took place.Map →
personJon MaplesRepublican candidate who lost the special election.Map →

Sources

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