Incredible new data shows how Republicans now far outnumber Democrats in a state that was once deep purple

Stunning new figures show how Florida has gone from being a ‘purple’ state with a roughly-even split between Republicans and Democrats to a deep red GOP enclave.

Florida was once considered the ultimate toss-up state, with Barack Obama winning it twice and the state having Democrat governors and members of the US Senate.

But it has become a GOP stronghold since Republican Governor Ron DeSantis  won his gubernatorial election in 2022.

Donald Trump’s decision to move there from NYC at the end of his presidency in 2021 further bolstered its reputation as a Republican hotspot, as did a wave of migrants from blue states – many fleeing policies they deemed too progressive.

In Florida, there are now 5.3 million residents registered to vote as Republicans versus 4.3 million Democrats, with the official margin around 995,000.

It’s a complete turnaround from the GOP, as in the year before DeSantis was elected, 2017, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by a count of 4.8 million to 4.5 million.

There are approximately 3.5 million unaffiliated voters in the state to go along with 373,000 registered with lesser parties.

The number of residents registered with no party affiliation is down from 2022, when there were about four million.

Americans battling the crippling cost of living crisis are fleeing to more affordable states like Florida where there are favorable tax rates.

Tens and thousands of people are moving across the country to escape higher expenses which have put the squeeze on residents to areas with lower overall costs.

Florida is the most popular state people are relocating to with 16,259 looking to make the move this year, according to data from ConsumerAffairs.

The state remains the most popular state to move to as it boasts a better quality of life, lower cost of living and has no income taxes.

Florida does not tax earned income or investment income which attracts those looking for financial advantages.

While he flopped nationally earlier this year trying to challenge Trump for the presidential nomination, Ron DeSantis became a national figure after enacting his brand of conservatism on the state.