Emily Gregory (politician)

Gregory has a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science from Wake Forest University and a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from Columbia University.^[5]

Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, who carried the district by 19 points in the 2024 presidential election. Her first-ever political campaign, Gregory won the special election with a 2.4 point margin after the seat was vacated by Republican Mike Caruso after he became the Palm Beach County clerk and comptroller.^[6] Much of her campaign centered on the cost-of-living crisis and family issues.^[7]

In October 2025, Gregory and the ACLU sued Republican Governor Ron DeSantis alleging violation of Florida law for failing to call a special election to fill the seat.^[8] The seat had been vacated by Caruso on August 18, 2025, resulting in the 87th district not having representation in the Florida House of Representatives for over seven months including during its 2026 regular session.^[9]

She was sworn into office on April 7, 2026, at the Palm Beach Gardens City Hall.^[10]

Gregory is a Catholic.^[5] Gregory's husband, Andrew Gregory, is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army. They have three children.^[11] Gregory previously owned a small business, running a fitness community for pregnant and postpartum women.^[6]