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County record · fips 12043 · Florida

GladesFL

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1924–2024 · 26 elections

The Long Record

26 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+53.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/26
69% of its elections
Closest election
1980
D+4.6
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
ElectionSwingToward
1976+95.7 ptsDemocrats
1932+64.9 ptsDemocrats
1972-53.9 ptsRepublicans
1928-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1984-34.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,563
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$45,870
2024 dollars
Non-white
45%
Rural
83%
Age 65+
26%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Charlotte, FL · Hendry, FL · Highlands, FL · Okeechobee, FL