Jon Maples
Jon Maples
Florida HD-87 Special Election winner
$87.1K
MAR 25, 2026
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Overview
Current roleFinancial planner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundFinancial planner
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EducationPalm Beach Atlantic University (bachelor’s degree, 2005)
Notable personal detailsJon Maples is a Republican candidate who ran in the 2026 special election for Florida House District 87. He previously served on the Lake Clarke Shores Town Council (elected 2023) and had earlier been appointed to the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, serving as chair. He is a financial planner/advisor and is an alumnus of Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulatory burdens to help businesses and promote job creation; favors private‑sector solutions and empowering job creators to grow Florida’s economy.
Healthcare
Supports reducing insurance premiums and favors private‑sector solutions and regulatory actions to hold insurers accountable rather than expanding government programs. Emphasizes affordability and parental rights in healthcare decision‑making.
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Immigration & Border
Jon Maples supports stricter immigration enforcement and aligns with Trump-era immigration policies. His campaign branding uses "America First" rhetoric and he lists preventing "migrant crime" among his priorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jon Maples identifies as a conservative and publicly describes himself as pro-family and pro-life, indicating support for restrictions on abortion. His campaign emphasizes conservative priorities and has received endorsements from Florida House Republican organizations.
Public Safety & Guns
Jon Maples positions himself as a pro-gun Republican who supports Second Amendment rights and backs law-enforcement-friendly, conservative public-safety policies. His campaign messaging emphasizes support for gun rights while campaigning as a conservative outsider.
News
Jon Maples is in the news because a Trump-endorsed Republican lost the Florida House District 87 special election to Democrat Emily Gregory in a surprise upset. The reports do not give many details about Maples himself, so his connection to the race is unclear from the available summaries. The broader coverage also focused on quieter Trump visits to Mar-a-Lago and tighter security around the estate.
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