In the November 5 general election, former President Donald Trump once again emerged victorious, hitting the 270 electoral votes benchmark, thereby outshining Vice President Kamala Harris. This win marked the fourth time that Trump stood as the nominee for the Grand Old Party, demonstrating the Republican’s perpetual faith in him.
This election cycle Wilson County demonstrated a record-breaking voter turnout, further exemplifying the general public’s interest and involvement in the electoral process. Notably, the year 2024 witnessed an unprecedented increase in voter numbers compared to the 2016 and 2020 elections.
In an interesting turn of events, not only did the total number of voters surge, but Trump’s popularity did as well. The Treasure Coast, known for its oscillating political preference, leaned towards Trump more in this election than in the previous years of 2016 and 2020.
Delving into the demographics, let’s consider the counties’ voting patterns for the Republican and Democratic nominees over the past three elections. Each county’s supervisor of elections shares the comprehensive data, demystifying how the counties have voted.
Looking at the 2024 data for Martin County, we observe a substantial lead for Trump, standing at 64.91%. Harris lagged significantly behind, garnering only 33.95% of the votes. This showed a clear preference for Trump’s policies over those proposed by Harris.
The voter turnout in Martin county for the 2024 elections was noteworthy, standing at 85.17%. This was the highest turnout across all election years, showing a newfound vigor for political participation among the populace.
In the 2020 elections, the former President also came out on top in Martin County. Garnering 61.82% of the votes, Trump outperformed Biden, who could only manage 37.29%. This year also saw a slightly lower voter turnout of 83.39%, a figure that nonetheless indicates a high level of citizen engagement.
Reflecting on the 2016 narrative, Trump still maintained a foothold in Martin County with 61.41% of the vote share. His contender, Hillary Clinton, claimed only 34.84% of the vote. The voter turnout of that year was 78.91%, considerably lower than the two subsequent elections.
St. Lucie County’s 2024 election data reveals a similar story of Republican dominance. Trump again emerged victorious, with his 54.01% vote share overshadowing Harris’s 44.96%. This percentage indicates that the local public preferred Trump’s stances over those of his opponent.
The voter turnout in St. Lucie County for the 2024 elections was recorded at 76.84%. Although this figure does not break records as in Martin County, it still indicates a healthy voter participation.
For the elections held in 2020, Trump made it to the top in St. Lucie County by a narrow margin. He earned 50.38% of the vote, while his competitor Biden secured 48.82% of the vote. The voter turnout this year was slightly higher than the 2024 elections, at 77.57%.
Rooting back to the 2016 elections, Trump narrowly edged out Hillary Clinton in St. Lucie County. He captured 49.50% of the votes, while Clinton fell short with 47.10%. The voter turnout was 73.6%, showing a trend of increasing voter participation in subsequent years.
Indian River County followed the Republican trend in the 2024 election when Trump defeated Harris by securing 63.06% of the votes, while Harris lagged behind with 35.84%. The county’s consistent support for Trump mirrors their agreement with his policies versus those of his competitors.
With 82.76% voter turnout in Indian River County in the 2024 elections, the citizens showcased active political participation. The number represents the community’s commitment to take part in the nation’s democratic process, a critical factor in shaping any country’s future.
Circling back to the 2020 elections, Trump declared victory in the Indian River County with 60.23% of the vote share, outshining Biden who secured 38.72%. The voter turnout that year slightly lagged behind the 2024 numbers, with a still commendable 78.81%.
During the 2016 elections, Trump was also the preferred choice in the Indian River County, with a 60.77% vote share against Hillary Clinton’s 36.30%. The voter turnout of 76.63% was the lowest among the three elections, indicating a significant surge of active voters in later years.