In a historic political shift, Miami-Dade County has officially flipped from blue to red, marking its transition into a Republican-led county. The Miami-Dade GOP hosted a press conference to announce the change, with prominent figures including Chairman Kevin Cooper and Florida State Representative Juan Carlos Porras leading the event.
Among those in attendance was Doral Mayor Christi Fraga, who spoke with journalist Janel Baez following the announcement. Fraga emphasized the foundational values that she believes have contributed to the Republican Party’s growing influence in South Florida: “The pillars of our movement are rooted in family values, faith in God, and restoring America to its original core. It’s about doing what’s best for our community and returning to the traditional values that built this nation.”
The press conference served not only as a celebration of a political milestone, but also as a rallying moment for Republican leaders aiming to solidify their influence across the region. The event signals a new chapter for Miami-Dade politics, as the GOP continues its outreach to culturally diverse communities throughout the county.
The last time Miami-Dade County voted Republican in a presidential election was in 1988, when George H. W. Bush won the county against Michael Dukakis.
Since then, Miami-Dade had consistently voted Democrat in every presidential election—until recent years saw a dramatic political shift, especially in the 2020 and 2022 cycles, when Republican candidates gained significant ground, particularly among Hispanic voters.
So while 1988 was the last time it was fully considered a “Republican county” in a presidential context, the recent political realignment marks the first time in over three decades that Miami-Dade is being described as officially flipping red.
