Palm Beach County, Florida

Florida House District 87

2 candidates are 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.

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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Emily Gregory

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

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

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

Per the campaign site.

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?

When is the Florida House District 87 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 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