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Dems continue voter registration advantage in Florida

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By WILLIAM MARCH | The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 4, 2009

Democrats are continuing to out-register Republicans in Florida, particularly among Hispanics and the young, according to new figures derived from the state Division of Elections and compiled by the Democratic Party.

From Oct. 7 to May 1, 40 percent of new voters in Florida registered as Democrats, or 86,220 of the 218,074 new registrants, according to the figures.

Meanwhile, 35 percent, or 76,134, registered no-party, and 25.5 percent, or 55,720, registered Republican.

Among those under 35, the figures were 43,995 Democrats, 39,518 no-party and 25,406 Republicans.

Among Hispanics, there were 15,662 Democrats, 12,619 no-party and 5,134 Republicans.

Reporter William March can be reached at (813) 259-7761.

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