Miami-Dade Flips Red for the First Time in History as Republican Surge Continues in Florida

In a political milestone that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, Miami-Dade County—long considered a Democratic stronghold—has officially flipped Republican in voter registration for the first time in its history.

As of May 19, Republicans now outnumber Democrats in the state’s most populous county. According to the latest voter rolls, there are 464,370 registered Republicans (34% of voters) compared to 440,790 Democrats (32.27%). Voters with no party affiliation or registered with minor parties account for approximately 460,783 (33.7%) of the electorate.

This shift marks a stunning reversal in a county once seen as the centerpiece of Democratic dominance in South Florida. The development follows an aggressive voter roll cleanup that removed more than 172,000 inactive registrations, contributing to a net gain of over 38,000 Republican registrations compared to Democrats.

Florida Republican Party Chairman Evan Power celebrated the news, calling it “a historic turning point.” He declared, “Miami-Dade is no longer their safe haven—it’s now the beating heart of the Republican revolution in Florida.”

Miami-Dade’s political transformation has been building steadily over the past several election cycles. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis carried the county in his re-election landslide—a feat no Republican governor had achieved in decades. Then in 2024, President Donald Trump won Miami-Dade outright, marking the first Republican presidential victory there since 1988.

The momentum is being driven by demographic and cultural shifts, with Hispanic voters—particularly Cuban Americans, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans—breaking heavily toward the GOP in recent years. Many cite the Democratic Party’s embrace of far-left policies, anti-police rhetoric, and economic mismanagement as key reasons for abandoning their traditional allegiance.

The flip in Miami-Dade brings the total number of Florida counties where Republicans lead in voter registration to 59 out of 67. It’s further proof that Florida is no longer a battleground—it’s a red stronghold, with Democrats scrambling to regain relevance.

What was once one of the Democratic Party’s most reliable urban centers has now become a symbol of its decline in the Sunshine State. For Republicans, Miami-Dade’s transformation isn’t just a local win—it’s a warning shot to Democrats nationwide: the political map is changing, and no territory is safe.