Florida Politics

State Overview

U.S. Senators

Political Landscape

Florida's political shift rightward has been driven by gains among Hispanic voters, particularly Cuban Americans and Venezuelans in South Florida, along with an influx of conservative-leaning retirees and remote workers from blue states. Republicans now hold both Senate seats, the governorship, and control both legislative chambers with significant majorities. Democrats maintain strength in Southeast Florida urban areas but have struggled statewide.

Recent Developments

Governor DeSantis has pursued an aggressive conservative agenda, including restrictions on classroom discussions of gender and sexuality, limitations on abortion access, and confrontations with Disney over political speech. The state faces ongoing challenges with property insurance affordability, rising costs of living, and climate change impacts including sea level rise and intense hurricanes.