President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Republican Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87 on Truth Social this week.
"It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Jon Maples, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Florida's 87th State House District," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Jon is a very successful businessman and Civic Leader, who is known and loved, and also endorsed by so many of my Palm Beach County friends, including by Great State Representative "MAGA" Meg Weinberger."
The announcement is big for Maples, who expressed support for Trump's America First economic agenda in an interview with The Floridian last May. Maples is a career financial planner and a former collegiate basketball player for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens), also known as "MAGA Meg," endorsed Maples for the seat in August.
"Jon will be a terrific Legislator! As your next State Representative, Jon will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Stop Migrant Crime, Safeguard our Elections, Support our Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump continued.
HD 87 covers parts of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, North Palm Beach Shores, South Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Juno Beach, Hypoluxo, and Lantana in Palm Beach County.
According to the Florida Division of Elections, Maples is running against Republican Gretchen L. Miller-Feng in the Jan. 13th primary. Emily Gregory and Laura Ann Levites are running on the Democratic side.
The general election is on March 24th. The winner will replace Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso, who resigned from the seat after being appointed Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller by Gov. Ron DeSantis last August.
"Jon Maples has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Florida HD-87. Early voting ends January 11th, and Primary Election Day is January 13th. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JON - HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Trump concluded.
