Florida Republicans took the lead in voter registration in Miami-Dade County on Monday, flipping what was once considered a Democratic stronghold.
Republicans represented 464,370 voters, or 34% of the electorate, while Democrats represented 440,790 voters, or 32.27%.
Voters classified as “others” represented 460,783, or 33.73%.
The updated figures were released after the county completed its off-year voter roll maintenance.
According to Michael Pruser, director of data science at DDHQ, the county eliminated 172,747 voters from its active rolls. This led to Republicans gaining more than 38,000 voters.
While Miami-Dade County has historically been Democratic, there have been signs of a shift in recent years.
Last year, a Republican, Donald Trump, flipped the county for the first time in 36 years. This victory was part of a series of victories in the state in November that further cemented the state’s position as deeply Republican.
“From Rubio to DeSantis to Trump, this victory is a testament to the strength of Republican leadership and grassroots power. What was once blue is now a blazing red fortress — and we’re charging toward an even brighter future!” Florida’s Republican Party said in a statement.
Republicans’ statewide voter registration advantage now stands at 1,291,891 in Florida.
