On Sunday, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced a major milestone for the Sunshine State.
Republican voter registrations have surpassed Democrats’ 1 million voter registration advantage in the state, their largest advantage since the late 1980s.
“Our success is about more than just numbers,” said RPOF President Evan Power.
“This is a vision for Florida to be a beacon of freedom to the rest of the country. Thanks to the tireless work of our volunteers and the unwavering commitment of Republican elected officials, we have built the most successful political party in the country. Together, we will continue to show that to the rest of the country Florida leads the way.
Republican House Speaker Paul Renner shared on environment and infrastructure.
The reasons are clear: We prioritize public safety; balance our budget; promote political, economic, and educational freedom (education and economics rank No. 1); and make significant investments to improve our environment and infrastructure. https://t.co/FF1pkiDPHO
— Paul Renner (@Paul_Renner) August 12, 2024
The statement praised the leadership of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Donald Trump and other state officials.
“Six years ago, there were nearly 300,000 more registered Democrats than registered Republicans — there have never been more registered Republicans than Democrats in the history of Florida,” DeSantis said Sunday.
“There are now 1 million more Republican voters than Democrats, a dramatic change that few thought was possible (contrary to many predictions that Florida would become a blue state).”
He added: “Leadership is important. Bold colors, not pale pastels.
Six years ago, there were nearly 300,000 more registered Democrats than registered Republicans, and Florida has never had more registered Republicans than Democrats in its history.
Now, there are 1 million more Republican voters than Democrats, a huge change that few people thought… https://t.co/MZ7m96s5TW
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) August 11, 2024
It’s official! There are 1 million more Republicans than Democrats in the free state of Florida! Today, we solidified Florida’s deep red status thanks to our strong Republican leadership and grassroots leadership. pic.twitter.com/KCrpxKHpKd
— Florida Republican Party (@FloridaGOP) August 11, 2024
Florida Voice reports:
Republicans outnumber Democrats in 57 of the state’s 67 counties, while Democrats outnumber Democrats in 10 counties.
The closest county to a Republican right now is Hillsborough, which includes Tampa, with more than 8,200 voters, or 1%, voting Democratic.
Hillsborough is followed by Duval County, which includes Jacksonville and has just over 11,000 voters, or less than 2%, who support Democrats.
The Republican Party is also strong in Miami-Dade County, which currently has fewer than 60,000 voters, or about 4%.
