Palm Beach County, Florida

Florida House District 87

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jon Maples won Florida House District 87; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Gregory and Maples were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Palm Beach County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: floridaelectionwatch.gov.

About this race

Emily Gregory (Democratic), Jon Maples (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 87; Emily Gregory is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Emily Gregory, is on the ballot.

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Who won? The official answer comes November 17.

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The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

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The Elections Canvassing Commission certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Florida official results.

Florida House District 87

Jon Maples won the race for Florida House District 87, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Jon Maples narrowly defeats Emily Gregory in HD 87 rematch”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Florida certifies on November 17; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Emily Gregory

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Work to lower costs for working families, including groceries, gas and utilities
Expand affordable, state-backed property insurance options
Fully fund neighborhood public schools and raise teacher pay

Biography

Emily Gregory is the Democratic state representative for Florida House District 87, seeking reelection, per her campaign site. She is the founder of FIT4MOM Palm Beach and has a background in public health, per her campaign site. Gregory is a small business owner and military spouse who has served families in Palm Beach County, per her campaign site.

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Jon Maples

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Supporting personal responsibility and civic engagement for strong families
Bringing a business-minded approach to economic security

Biography

Jon Maples is a financial planner with more than 20 years of experience who attended Palm Beach Atlantic University on a basketball scholarship, serving as team captain and earning All-American honors, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 87 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jon Maples won Florida House District 87; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Gregory and Jon Maples. Candidate information follows official Palm Beach County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 87 election in Florida?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/. Voting rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Palm Beach County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Who won the Florida House District 87 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jon Maples won Florida House District 87; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Jon Maples narrowly defeats Emily Gregory in HD 87 rematch", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Emily Gregory, full profile Jon Maples, full profile Official Florida election office