Another special election, another state legislative seat flipped for Democrats. Emily Gregory's district includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

Low Favorability? Fuhgeddaboudit. Democrats Are Crushing It at the Ballot Box

by Bill Scher March 27, 2026March 26, 2026

During Trump’s second term, Democrats have flipped 30 state legislative seats and ceded none.

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