Florida Democrats Launch Voter Registration Push After Wins

The Democratic National Committee is targeting Florida as part of a national effort ahead of the midterm elections.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:04am

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Florida Democrats are launching a statewide voter registration drive following recent legislative wins and protests. Republicans currently hold a nearly 1.5 million voter registration advantage over Democrats in the state. The Democratic National Committee is targeting Florida as part of a national effort ahead of the midterm elections.

Why it matters

Democrats have a long way to go to become competitive again in Florida, where registered Republicans now hold an almost 1.5 million voter-edge in registration. The voter registration efforts by Democrats were minimal in recent election cycles, and the party has been hurt by a new law enacted by the Republican-controlled legislature which discouraged registrations by third-party groups. This new push by Florida Democrats is part of a broader national strategy by the DNC to engage voters and reconnect with specific voter groups ahead of the crucial midterm elections.

The details

As part of an effort by the Democratic National Committee, Florida Democrats are hosting 36 registration events across 15 counties into early April. Florida is among 26 states targeted in this first National Voter Registration Week of Action. The registration drives across the U.S. coincide with the DNC's release of its 'Organizing and Political Playbook,' which is intended to guide campaign strategy ahead of the midterm elections. The 212-page playbook focuses on voter outreach, grassroots organizing, and reconnecting with specific voter groups.

  • The voter registration drives began March 28-29 in Palm Beach and Lee counties.
  • Registration events are scheduled at Florida State University in Tallahassee and Florida International University in Miami earlier this week.
  • Registration events are set for April 1 at the University of Florida, University of Central Florida and University of North Florida.
  • The week's efforts are scheduled to conclude on April 3.

The players

Ken Martin

Chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Evan Power

Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.

Emily Gregory

Democrat who won a state House seat in Palm Beach County in a recent special election.

Brian Nathan

Democrat who won a state Senate seat in Hillsborough County in a recent special election.

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What they’re saying

“At the DNC, our motto is, when we organize everywhere, we can win anywhere.”

— Ken Martin, Chair of the Democratic National Committee

“We are on the verge of a 1.5 million voter advantage. Voters are fleeing the Democrat Party and their radical ideas.”

— Evan Power, Chair of the Republican Party of Florida

What’s next

The voter registration drives are part of a broader national effort by the Democratic National Committee ahead of the crucial midterm elections in November. The DNC is targeting 26 states, including Florida, in this first National Voter Registration Week of Action.

The takeaway

This new voter registration push by Florida Democrats is a critical part of their strategy to become competitive again in the state, where Republicans currently hold a significant registration advantage. The DNC's national effort to engage and reconnect with specific voter groups could be key to the party's hopes of making gains in the midterm elections.