Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for Florida House District 87, flipping a seat that includes former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, according to the Associated Press.

The victory represents a party flip in the district, with Gregory defeating her Republican opponent to claim the legislative seat. District 87 encompasses the area of Palm Beach where Trump's private club and residence is located.

Special elections are held to fill vacant legislative seats between regular election cycles. The circumstances that led to the vacancy in District 87 were not immediately specified in available reports.

Gregory's win adds to Democratic representation in the Florida House, though Republicans maintain overall control of the state legislature. Florida has been a key battleground state in recent elections, with both parties closely monitoring local races for broader political indicators.