County record · fips 12027 · Florida
DeSotoFL
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1888–2024 · 35 elections
The Long Record
35 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+43.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/35
54% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+0.2
this countyFloridanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +83.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -78.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +70.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -55.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -47.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
35,386
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$54,417
2024 dollars
Non-white
45%
Rural
49%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Charlotte, FL · Hardee, FL · Highlands, FL · Manatee, FL · Sarasota, FL