Key Takeaways — Florida
- Trump won Florida by +12.9 points in 2024 (56.1% vs 43.2%) — once the ultimate swing state, now firmly Lean R after a decade of rightward realignment
- Marco Rubio resigned his Senate seat to become Secretary of State, creating an open seat race in 2026 rated Lean R with a large Republican field expected
- Ron DeSantis's +19 point 2022 re-election made him Trump's presumed primary rival — his 2024 campaign collapsed after failing to build a lane against the incumbent
- Florida's shift from battleground to reliable R was driven by Republican gains with Cuban-American and Venezuelan-American voters and demographic in-migration favoring the GOP
2024 Presidential
Trump +12.9
56.1% – 43.2%
Electoral Votes
30
Lean R
Senate 2026
Open Seat
Rubio vacated — Lean R
Governor
Ron DeSantis (R)
Tallahassee
2024 Presidential Election — Florida
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +12.9. Margin: 12.9 pts.
Key Facts — Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Florida vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Florida voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 56.1% versus Harris's 43.2%. The state has 30 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Florida?
Florida's two US senators are Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Florida's political lean?
Florida is rated "Lean R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Tallahassee, and Florida carries 30 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
Explore Florida
Senate 2026
Florida Senate Race
2026 candidates, polls & ratings
Governor 2026
Florida Governor Race
Gubernatorial race outlook & polling
History
Polling History
Presidential results 2000–2024
Demographics
Florida Demographics
Race, religion & voter composition
Live Polls
National Polling
Generic Ballot & Trump Approval
All States
State Directory
All 50 states at a glance
Related Analysis — Florida
