Florida Democrats Shatter Republican Supermajority in the House, Flip Senate Seat in Major Legislative Gains
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democrats celebrated sweeping legislative gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, netting 15 seats in the Florida House, breaking the Republican supermajority, and flipping an additional seat in the Florida Senate. The victories mark a major shift in the balance of power in Tallahassee after decades of Republican control of state government.
The gains could grow even further, with Democrat Daniel McDow, former Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee Chair and former West Melbourne City Councilman, heading into a recount in House District 33.
The results reflect years of investment in candidate recruitment, grassroots organizing, and competitive races across the state. Through the Florida Democratic Party’s Take Back Florida Distinction program, the party identified 17 competitive red-to-blue opportunities and provided grassroots organizing and fundraising support to participating candidates.
“Last night, Florida voters sent a clear message: After years of unchecked, one-party control in Tallahassee, they’re ready for change. Democrats gained 15 seats in the Florida House, broke the Republican supermajority, and flipped another seat in the Senate. These are significant victories that will fundamentally change the balance of power in our state Capitol,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried.
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