Broward, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Broward, Florida has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.4 pts more Dem. than Florida overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 387,703 | 67.4% | 36.5 pts (209,801 votes) | 575,143 | — | 37.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 453,873 | 64.2% | 29.6 pts (209,199 votes) | 706,872 | -7.1 pts | 35.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 492,640 | 67.1% | 34.7 pts (254,911 votes) | 733,899 | +5.0 pts | 32.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 508,312 | 67.2% | 34.9 pts (264,211 votes) | 756,422 | +0.2 pts | 34.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 553,320 | 66.5% | 35.1 pts (292,369 votes) | 831,951 | +0.8 pts | 37.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 618,752 | 64.6% | 29.8 pts (285,343 votes) | 957,672 | -5.9 pts | 33.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 507,328 | 58.0% | 17.0 pts (148,376 votes) | 874,539 | -12.8 pts | 30.4 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,630,600 | 35.3% of population |
| 2004 | 1,725,461 | 41.0% of population |
| 2008 | 1,723,633 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 1,814,253 | 41.7% of population |
| 2016 | 1,912,583 | 43.5% of population |
| 2020 | 1,943,497 | 49.3% of population |
| 2024 | 2,037,472 | 42.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Broward shifted 20.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Broward has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Broward voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Broward has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Broward?
Broward's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 17.1 points (148,376 votes) out of 874,539 total votes cast.
Has Broward ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Broward has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Broward?
The widest margin on record for Broward was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 37.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Broward relative to its population?
In 2024, 874,539 votes were recorded in Broward against a total population of 2,037,472 (42.9% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Broward a presidential bellwether county?
Broward has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).