Trump Endorsed
Florida HD-87 Special Election winner
$87.1K
MAR 25, 2026
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Overview
Current roleFinancial advisor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundFinancial advisor
EducationPalm Beach Atlantic University (B.A., 2005)
Notable personal detailsJonathan (Jon) Maples is a Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in District 87 (Palm Beach County). He previously served on the Lake Clarke Shores Zoning Board of Adjustment (including as chair) and was elected to the Lake Clarke Shores Town Council in 2023. Maples works as a financial advisor/financial planner in Palm Beach Gardens and is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he played basketball and earned All-American honors. He is married to Kristi and has one daughter, Bella.
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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 race in a surprise upset, with Democrat Emily Gregory winning the seat. The reports do not provide much detail about Maples himself, so his connection to the news is unclear from the available summaries.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jon Maples for Florida HD-87 Special Election winner
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jon Maples in the Florida House special election.
Associated Industries of Florida
Public endorsement
Associated Industries of Florida endorsed Jon Maples in the 2026 legislative race.
Florida Medical Association PAC
Political organization
Florida Medical Association PAC endorsed Jon Maples in the HD 87 rematch.
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy group
The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Jon Maples in the House District 87 special election.
NorthPAC II
Public endorsement
NorthPAC II endorsed Jon Maples for Florida House District 87.
Florida House Republican Campaign Committee
Political organization
The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee endorsed Jon Maples in the House District 87 special election.
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