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Florida, once considered a swing state, is firmly Republican – a social anthropologist explains what caused this shift

  • Written by Alexander Lowie, Postdoctoral associate in Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida
imageFlorida has attracted new residents since the pandemic, as well as a growth in conservative politics. iStock / Getty Images Plus

Florida has undergone a dramatic political transformation over the past decade from a swing state to Republican stronghold.

Florida’s recent congressional special election on April 1, 2025, showcased the...

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