Florida House District 87 special election (March 24, 2026)
Key Questions
Who won the Florida House District 87 special election?
Democrat Sean Gregory narrowly won with 51-49% over Trump-backed Jon Maples. The close result triggered an audit and recount in West Palm Beach on March 26.
What issues were found with election worker screening in Palm Beach County?
Criminal pasts were missed due to no background check requirement for Florida poll workers, as stated by Martin County Supervisor Vicki D. Panicci's vetting overlooked prior thefts limited by FDLE's 10-year data restriction, prompting supervisor regrets and GOP demands for full checks.
What probes and incidents are linked to election integrity concerns?
Investigations include 1,600 fake pot signatures in Lake Worth, Ladzinski bomb threats, volunteer passkey and Panicci key thefts with fake data but no impact, prior thefts, and Meeks check fraud. PBSO's 1,700 immigrant arrests are fueling fraud claims amid Trump ties.
How does Palm Beach County rank in immigration arrests?
State data shows Palm Beach County leads Florida in immigration arrests. Protests occurred at the Palm Beach County Courthouse against immigration enforcement policies.
What other election-related events are occurring?
A PBC Clerk webinar addresses records access. North Palm Beach council runoff is underway alongside these developments.
Dem Sean Gregory's narrow 51-49 win over Trump-backed Jon Maples triggers WPB audit/recount on March 26; latest: Panicci vetting missed prior thefts (FDLE 10-yr limit, Supervisor regrets, GOP demands full checks), Lake Worth 1,600 fake pot sigs probe, Ladzinski bomb threats, volunteer passkey/Pancii key thefts (fake data, no impact), prior thefts, Meeks check fraud, PBSO 1,700 immigrant arrests fueling fraud claims amid Trump ties; PBC Clerk webinar on records; North Palm Beach council runoff.