St. Lucie, Florida — Presidential Election Results
St. Lucie, Florida has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 4.1 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 | 41,559 | 53.3% | 8.8 pts (6,854 votes) | 77,989 | — | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 51,835 | 51.8% | 4.2 pts (4,243 votes) | 100,063 | -4.7 pts | 9.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 67,125 | 55.7% | 12.1 pts (14,613 votes) | 120,579 | +7.9 pts | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 65,869 | 53.5% | 7.9 pts (9,667 votes) | 123,027 | -4.3 pts | 7.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 70,289 | 49.9% | 2.4 pts (3,408 votes) | 140,847 | -10.4 pts | 1.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 86,831 | 50.4% | 1.6 pts (2,694 votes) | 172,169 | +0.9 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 100,293 | 54.2% | 9.1 pts (16,776 votes) | 185,131 | -7.6 pts | 4.1 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 | 193,518 | 40.3% of population |
| 2004 | 228,548 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 273,151 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 282,931 | 43.5% of population |
| 2016 | 305,566 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 331,461 | 51.9% of population |
| 2024 | 390,670 | 47.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Lucie shifted 18.1 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
St. Lucie has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Lucie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Lucie has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Lucie?
St. Lucie's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 1.6 points (2,694 votes) out of 172,169 total votes cast.
Has St. Lucie ever flipped between parties?
Yes. St. Lucie changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Lucie?
The widest margin on record for St. Lucie was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 12.2 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Lucie relative to its population?
In 2024, 185,131 votes were recorded in St. Lucie against a total population of 390,670 (47.4% 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 St. Lucie a presidential bellwether county?
St. Lucie has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).