Florida is once again making headlines this election year, although the Sunshine State’s position as a battleground state isn’t quite what it used to be. Back in 2020, Donald Trump won Florida by 3.3%, widening his lead from a slim 1.2% margin in 2016. This made Florida an outlier among battleground states, as Trump increased his margin here while losing nationally to Joe Biden. In this election cycle, many polls show Trump with a narrow lead in Florida again, and early counts are being watched closely in key cities like Miami, Tallahassee, and Orlando as the state’s 30 electoral votes remain up for grabs.

County Results and Electoral Map

Throughout election night, Florida’s county-by-county results begin to paint a clearer picture of voting trends. Miami-Dade County, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, has seen a noticeable swing toward Republicans in recent years. This shift continues in 2024, with close margins and fierce competition. In contrast, Orange County, where Orlando sits, remains a consistent base for Democratic support, potentially offsetting Republican gains in other regions.

Tallahassee, located in Leon County, remains a stronghold for Democratic voters, as seen in recent elections. Meanwhile, in conservative-leaning areas like Polk, Lee, and Pasco counties, Trump is performing well. In Florida, every county plays a role in the state’s final tally, even as more densely populated areas often swing elections.

County-by-County Voting

Here is a the total votes cast by county across the state, each adding to the state’s overall political landscape:

With polling closing at 7 p.m. local time in the Eastern and Central time zones, initial results show that Donald Trump is projected to have won Florida. With an estimated 97.4% of the vote counted, the results are as follows:

*With the count an evolving thing, we will regularly update this as information becomes available.

Key Cities to Watch

With no shortage of close margins across Florida, attention is also on suburban regions around Tampa, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale. Even as Florida’s reputation as a swing state fades, this election underscores how shifts within counties and regions across the state can drive significant outcomes, not just for Florida, but potentially for the nation as well.