Democrats notched a symbolic win in the Florida House district covering President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, taking their fight against the president's policies to his doorstep with another victory that shows the party is running strong in red areas and has momentum heading into the midterms.

The party's run of success in special elections across the country over the past year continues even in Republican dominated Florida.

Emily Gregory defeats Republican Jon Maples in district that is home to US president’s Palm Beach estate