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Democrats flip a Florida seat in Trump’s own backyard

Democrat Emily Gregory flipped a Florida House seat that includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home — a symbolic win in a state that’s trended heavily Republican. It’s part of a growing streak of special election victories nationwide, often driven by affordability concerns.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Politico reporter Gary Fineout about Gregory’s win.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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