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Evolution of Florida Politics: From Democratic Dominance to Republican Resurgence

The political landscape of Florida has undergone significant transformations from the mid-20th century onward. Dominating every election from 1954 to 1994, Democrats held unprecedented power with figures like Bob Graham and Lawton Chiles leading the way. However, demographic shifts, including a rapid increase in population post-World War II and Cuban migration, coupled with changes in political ideology, allowed Republicans, led by Claude Kirk and Jeb Bush, to reclaim influence. Key elections, voter behavior, and the role of technology have further shaped the state's evolving political narrative.

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Evolution of Florida Politics: From Democratic Dominance to Republican Resurgence

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  1. Florida Politics

  2. Democratic dominance • Won EVERY race for • Governor--------------1966 • US Senate Race------1968 • Every Congressional seat-----1954 • Held the Florida Senate-------1994 • Held the Florida House--------1996

  3. Changes in Florida • Increase in population after World War II • Increased Cuban population • Changes in the Democrat party both nationally and in state • Which party is the conservative-center • Military

  4. Presidential Races Eisenhower 1952, 1956 Nixon 1960 1968, 1972

  5. Presidential Races • Lyndon Johnson-1964 • Carter-1976 • Clinton-1992 (lost), 1996

  6. Reagan • 1980, 1984 • Redefines Republicans • Floridians LOVE

  7. Modern Florida Politics • Claude Kirk- 1966 • Governor 1966-70 • First Republican Gov.

  8. Democrats Return • Reuben Askew • Governor 1970-78 • Democrat

  9. Bob Graham • Bob Graham • Governor 1978-86 • US Senator 1986-2004 • Democrat

  10. Lawton Chiles • Lawton Chiles • US Senator 1970-88 • Governor 1990-98 • Democrat

  11. Republican Comeback • Bob Martinez • Governor 1986-1990 • Republican

  12. Lawton Chiles • Lawton Chiles • US Senator 1970-88 • Governor 1990-98 • Democrat

  13. Legislative Leaders Republicans take over • Senate 1994 • Now 26-14 • House 1996 • Now 76-44

  14. Legislature • Conservative voters • Better Campaigns • Re-districting • Democrats turn more liberal • Demographic changes

  15. Jeb Bush • Governor 1994-2002 • Republican

  16. Charlie Crist • Governor 2006- • Republican

  17. Next Governor? • Sink v. McCollum

  18. Future Issues • Is the Obama victory a trend or sign of things to come? • Early Voting • New Voters • Technology • Money • Outside Groups

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