Trump wins the Florida primary

Donald Trump emerged as the clear winner among Florida Republicans in this Tuesday's primary elections, in which he secured more than 80% of the votes.

Although his victory was expected due to the lack of real opposition, almost 20% of voters opted for other candidates, evidencing a certain symbolic discontent, according toThe New Herald.

Despite the nominal presence of six other candidates, including the governorRon DeSantis, who had withdrawn their candidacies long before Election Day, Trump easily prevailed.

However, the figures show a decrease in the support Trump received compared to 2020. In theMiami-Dade County, his support fell from 94% to 86%, mirroring a similar decline statewide.

The former ambassador to the UN,Nikki Haley, who left the race early, managed to obtain more than 10% of the votes in Miami-Dade, positioning itself as the second option in some predominantly white districts.

Although Trump secured his Republican nomination last week, his political dominance does not appear to be as absolute as before.Justin Sayfie, a Republican lobbyist, highlighted for the aforementioned media the importance of the loyalty of Florida voters towards Trump, pointing out that this dedication could have a significant impact on the general elections.

On the other hand, Florida Democrats show their firm support for the presidentJoe Biden and the vice presidentKamala Harris, hoping to keep them in the White House.Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, expressed her determination to prevent a Trump return to power.

Although the presidential nomination was the main focus of the ballot, some areas of the state saw municipal races. Democratic turnout was considerably lower than Republican turnout, which some experts attribute in part to the absence of presidential primaries.

As Trump moves forward on the path of his candidacy forNovember presidential elections, the results of these primaries reveal a political landscape in Florida marked by divided loyalties and shifting dynamics both within and outside the Republican Party.