Palm Beach County District 87 Faces Unrepresented Majority Voters During 2026 Legislative Session

Local election officials in Ohio's Mahoning and Trumbull counties predict extremely low voter turnout around 20-22% for the upcoming general election focused solely on local offices and issues, with no state or federal races on the ballot to drive higher engagement. In Palm Beach County, Florida, nearly 180,000 voters in House District 87, including President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, face potential lack of representation during the 2026 legislative session after State Representative Mike Caruso resigned and Governor Ron DeSantis has not scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy. The absence of a representative could delay advocacy for district-specific projects and funding, despite Republicans holding a strong majority in the state House. Multiple candidates from both parties have already filed to run for the District 87 seat in 2026, but the timing and call for a special election remain uncertain. Meanwhile, procedural disputes continue within North Dakota's District 42 Republicans over bylaws and leadership, impacting local party operations. These developments highlight challenges in voter engagement, legislative representation, and local political organization across different states.