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What This Bill Does
This document provides a comprehensive historical record of voter turnout percentages for elections held in Santa Rosa County, Florida, from 1966 through 2025. It lists the number of registered voters, total votes cast, and the resulting turnout percentage for each primary, general, and special election.
This data allows residents to track long-term trends in local civic participation and compare turnout levels across different types of elections over nearly six decades.
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Santa Rosa County Voters
The historical turnout data reflects the past participation levels of the county's registered voters.
Key Facts
- The dataset covers election turnout data from May 3, 1966, to June 10, 2025.
- The highest recorded turnout in the dataset was 81.60% during the November 5, 1968, General Election.
- The lowest recorded turnout in the dataset was 8.34% during the April 13, 2010, House General Election for District 4.
- The number of registered voters in Santa Rosa County grew from 13,763 in 1966 to 148,453 by the April 1, 2025, Special Election.
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- The document includes data for various election types, including First and Second Primaries, General Elections, Presidential Preference Primaries, 'Wet/Dry' local option elections, and special elections.
- Turnout percentages are calculated based on the number of votes cast divided by the number of registered voters at the time of the election.
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Turnout Volatility
There is a consistent pattern where General Elections consistently see higher turnout percentages compared to primary or special elections throughout the 59-year period.
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