By late 2023, Republicans outnumbered Democrats by about 680,000 registered voters, with totals exceeding 5.1 million Republicans to 4.4 million Democrats.

Florida has achieved a historic milestone with Republicans now holding a 10-point voter registration lead over Democrats, totaling approximately 1.35 million voters, the largest in the state's history.

This shift is highlighted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who noted that the state now has more registered Republicans than Democrats for the first time ever.

The voter registration trend reflects a broader political shift, solidifying Florida's status as a reliably red state and aligning with its support for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Republican leaders, including Rep. Byron Donalds, are planning to capitalize on this momentum by focusing on infrastructure, reducing insurance costs, and transforming Florida into a major financial hub.

In the 2024 election, Florida awarded its electoral votes to Trump, and for the first time in 30 years, Miami-Dade County, traditionally Democratic, turned red.

This nationwide trend of GOP voter gains and Democratic attrition is evident across many states, with Democrats losing 2.1 million voters and Republicans gaining 2.4 million between 2020 and 2024.

The Republican voter registration lead is especially pronounced in counties like Miami-Dade and Hillsborough, while they are narrowing the gap in Duval and Palm Beach counties, where Democrats still lead by small margins.

In Palm Beach County, Democrats lead by just over 2%, and in Duval County, the Democratic lead is 2.5%, indicating the registration gap is closing.

Overall, the GOP's voter registration advantage is significant in traditionally Democratic strongholds and is gaining ground in other key counties across Florida.