Democrats Flip Florida Legislative Seat in Trump's Stomping Ground of Palm Beach District
Florida Democrats have flipped control of a long-vacant Republican-held state House seat in a Palm Beach-anchored district that includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's home turf. The seat had been vacant since 2013 and was seen as a key test for the party ahead of the 2024 elections.
Florida Democrats on Tuesday flipped control of a long-vacant Republican-held state House seat in a Palm Beach-anchored district that includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's home turf. The outcome marked a significant shift in the traditionally Republican-strong district, which had been vacant since 2018. Florida Democrats gained control of the seat, giving them a boost in their efforts to flip the state legislature. The victory was seen as a major upset in Trump's 'stomping ground.
