Mike Caruso

Mike Caruso is a Republican politician who previously held the District 87 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. He is newsworthy because he vacated his seat to run for another position in Palm Beach County. This triggered a special election, which was won by Democrat Emily Gregory. This is significant because Caruso won the seat by a substantial margin (19 points) in 2024, making the Democratic victory in this traditionally Republican district a notable upset. The shift is seen as a potential indicator of weakening Republican support in Florida, particularly in the area surrounding Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, and a possible sign of things to come in the upcoming midterm elections. The Democratic win is considered a political setback for Trump.