Jupiter Democrat Gregory Raises $49,500 for Potential District 87 Rematch

Jupiter Democratic Rep. Emily Gregory has raised $49,500 since her narrow March special election victory, signaling she is preparing for a potential rematch in the state House district that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Gregory picked up $36,500 during April and May alone, campaign finance records show. She opened her campaign account just three days after defeating Republican Jon Maples on March 24 in the District 87 special election — a pace that suggests she expects Maples or another challenger to mount a second contest.

The speed of her fundraising matters. Special elections in Florida often produce rematches in the next regular election cycle, and the margin in District 87 was close enough that both parties will treat the seat as a top-tier target. The district covers parts of Palm Beach County and carries political weight beyond its borders. Mar-a-Lago sits within its lines, making it a recurring symbol in national political coverage.

For Treasure Coast voters, the stakes are concrete. District 87 touches communities in northern Palm Beach County, and its representative votes on state budget allocations, water management policy, and land-use decisions that ripple through the region. A well-funded incumbent is harder to unseat; a competitive district draws outside money and outside attention that can reshape local political dynamics for years.

Gregory's $49,500 haul in the weeks immediately following her special election win is a clear declaration that she intends to hold the seat. Whether Maples will formally enter a rematch bid remains unannounced.

No date has been set for a general election rematch. Florida's 2026 election calendar will govern next steps.

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