MIAMI.- The Florida Republican Party has continued its steady growth in the number of registered active voters since surpassing the Democratic Party in 2021, according to the most recent data from the Florida Division of Elections.
In 2017, there were approximately 4.54 million registered Republicans, and in 2024 they reached 5.26 million. On the other hand, Democrats, who had around 5.08 million registered voters in 2021, have seen their number drop to 4.30 million in 2024.
Possible repercussions
The rise of Republican voters in Florida, which is also seen in counties such as Miami-Dade, could have a significant impact on the upcoming November elections.
This growth has been particularly noticeable among the Hispanic population, where support for the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump has increased significantly.
The political realignment among Hispanic voters not only includes traditionally conservative Cuban-Americans, but also Hispanics from other regions, according to some studies.
This has contributed to a shift in the political dynamics of Florida, which is no longer considered by some to be a swing state.
The repercussions of this surge in Republican voters could be significant, especially in Miami-Dade, where elections for president, senator, sheriff and supervisor of elections will be at stake.
If Hispanic voters continue to show their support for Republicans, this could consolidate a new era of conservative leadership in the region and put Democrats at a disadvantage, who have lost ground and support among this important electoral base.
Democratic Perspectives
Despite the crisis that the Florida Democratic Party has been facing for some years, its president, Nikki Fried, said she believes that solutions could change with a renewal of the corporate image, which includes a new logo and colors, as well as a message focused on abortion, among others.
Fried also revamped and beefed up the party’s communications team, which began issuing multiple statements an hour. He also spent significant sums on flashy public relations efforts, including billboards urging people to run for office on behalf of Democrats.
However, Florida Democrats have lost 11.6% of their active registered voters since Fried took office, or 565,857 people.