Miami-Dade County Sees Major Political Shift as Republicans Overtake Democrats in Voter Registration
MIAMI — Miami-Dade County, long considered a Democratic stronghold in Florida, has undergone a dramatic political realignment. Newly released voter registration data show Republicans now outnumber Democrats in the county—a milestone for the Florida GOP in a region that was once a key Democratic base.
As of the latest count, Republicans make up 34% of registered voters in Miami-Dade, totaling 464,370. Democrats follow with 32.27% (440,790), while independents and third-party voters account for 31.41% (429,099). The data marks a reversal of decades-long trends, highlighting the county’s shift toward the Republican Party.
“This is a total repudiation of the Democrats’ failed agenda. Miami-Dade is no longer their safe haven—it’s the beating heart of the Republican revolution,” said Evan Power, Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
Miami-Dade’s political transformation has accelerated over recent election cycles. In 2016, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton carried the county by a 30-point margin. Since then, Republicans have steadily gained ground. Party leaders attribute the shift to messaging focused on public safety, education, economic opportunity, and opposition to progressive policies. The GOP has also seen increased support among Hispanic voters, particularly within Cuban and Venezuelan communities.
Republicans have won several key races in Miami-Dade in recent years. Governor Ron DeSantis carried the county during his 2022 re-election campaign, and former President Donald Trump won it in 2024. Republicans now hold multiple county-level offices, including Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of Court, and Tax Collector.
GOP leaders credited the shift to a coordinated effort from local and state party officials. Among those recognized were Miami-Dade GOP Chairman Kevin Cooper, State Committeeman Juan Porras, State Committeewoman Liliana Ros, former Chairmen Alex Rizo and Rene Garcia, and former State Committeeman Kevin Cabrera. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was also acknowledged for laying early groundwork in the area.
“This is a victory for every Republican who refused to let Miami-Dade stay blue,” Power said. “The county is now a Republican stronghold, and we’re building on this momentum to shape Florida’s future.”
Statewide, the political landscape has also shifted. In 2018, Democrats held a 300,000-voter registration advantage in Florida. By 2024, that had flipped to a 1.29 million-voter lead for Republicans, underscoring broader trends favoring the GOP across the state.
