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first_reported: 2026-11-04 18:49 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 18:49 EST
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# Is Florida turning purple again? Democrats make key gains despite Republican statewide election wins

Republicans won Florida's statewide races, but Democratic gains in Tampa Bay have experts asking if the state is turning purple again.

Section: [Elections](/tampa-bay/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/is-florida-turning-purple-again-democrats-make-key-gains-despite-republican-statewide-election-wins), 2026-11-04 18:49 EST: Is Florida turning purple again? Democrats make key gains despite Republican statewide election wins

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