Bottom Line: 2022’s record setting election cycle for Republicans in Florida has changed the entire political perception of it. No longer the ultimate swing state, we’re now viewed as a red state. The state’s latest voter registration information reflected the continued surge in Republican momentum in Florida during 2023’s off-election year along with continued issues for Florida’s Democrats who continue to see significant declines in registered voters. As mentioned earlier in the week, the Republican advantage over Democrats most recently stands at a record 779,701 voters – including St. Lucie County having flipped to a Republican majority county for the first time. But what about what’s happening closest to home?