Republican Party of Florida

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State affiliate of the Republican Party in Florida

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The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) is the state affiliate of the Republican Party (United States) in the state of Florida. The party is headquartered in Tallahassee. The RPOF is currently chaired by Joe Gruters.

History

The Republican Party of Florida was founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. The party initially struggled to gain a foothold in the state, which was dominated by the Democratic Party. However, the RPOF began to gain influence in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly with the election of Claude R. Kirk Jr. as the first Republican governor of Florida in 1966 since Reconstruction.

Ideology and Platform

The Republican Party of Florida adheres to the principles of conservatism, advocating for limited government, free-market capitalism, a strong national defense, and traditional social values. The party supports policies that promote economic growth, lower taxes, and reduced government regulation.

Organization

The RPOF is organized at the state level with various local county affiliates. The party's activities are overseen by the Florida Republican Executive Committee, which is responsible for coordinating party strategy, fundraising, and candidate support.

Electoral History

The Republican Party of Florida has seen significant success in recent decades, particularly in statewide elections. The party has held the governorship since 1999 and currently holds majorities in both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Additionally, the RPOF has a strong presence in the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.

Notable Figures

• Ron DeSantis - Current Governor of Florida
• Marco Rubio - Current United States Senator
• Rick Scott - Current United States Senator and former Governor of Florida
• Jeb Bush - Former Governor of Florida

Related Pages

• Republican Party (United States)
• Florida Democratic Party
• Florida Senate
• Florida House of Representatives
• Governor of Florida
• United States Senate
• United States House of Representatives

See Also

• Politics of Florida
• Elections in Florida
• List of political parties in the United States

References

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