Between 2010 and 2020, the state of Florida recorded unique changes that redefined its position as one of the key battlegrounds in U.S. politics. First, the region’s white population only grew by around 4 percent in a decade (Noe-Bustamante, 2020). Second, only a small percentage of the population chose to join political parties. Third, the number of voters in central Florida increased significantly, such as in Sumter and Osceola counties (Man, 2021). These trends expose some of the possible trends that are expected to define the state politics in the next decade. From this analysis, it is agreeable that Florida is becoming one of the racially diverse regions in the country.
The nature of the recorded trends has the potential to dictate the number of people who are affiliated with either the Democratic or the Republican Party. Non-Hispanic voters who do not identify themselves as white have been decreasing significantly. Similarly, African American and Hispanic voters have been increasing significantly (Weigel, 2020). These developments mean that politicians in this region will be compelled to focus on issues that resonate with the demands and expectations of the changing demographics. Another unique observation in this state is that most of the Hispanic people do not have unique party affiliation (Griffin et al., 2020). Specifically, they focus on the manifestos and goals of most of the politicians. This trend means that the dynamics of Florida’s politics will continue to change. The increasing percentage of voters from minority racial groups means that Florida could eventually become a Democrat state (Taylor, 2020). In conclusion, those who take note of these trends will find it easier to pursue their political goals and ambitions in the next ten years.
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Man, A. (2021). 2020 is over, but South Florida top political developments will reverberate long into the future. Sun-Sentinel. Web.
Noe-Bustamante, L. (2020). Democrats’ advantage over Republicans among Florida registered voters has shrunk since 2016. Pew Research Center. Web.
Taylor, L. (2020). 3 ways Florida’s electorate changed over the past decade. Tampa Bay Times. Web.
Weigel, D. (2020). The six political states of Florida. The Washington Post. Web.