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Things have not been going well for Democrats in Florida. Last year, Florida Democrats worked to unseat Gov. Ron DeSantis, throwing their weight behind challenger Charlie Crist.

However, as the polls predicted, DeSantis wound up getting reelected by a substantial 19-point margin. Democrats also lost the Senate race, with Sen. Marco Rubio securing reelection and defeating Democratic challenger Val Demings.

Republicans in Florida House races likewise went on to win their elections, much to the humiliation of the state's Democratic Party. Now, Florida Democrats are trying to regroup and at least begin to make a dent in the state's politics again.

Where Florida Democrats stand today

Democrats have suffered not just politically, but also financially. As things currently stand, the Florida Democratic Party isn't raising that much money. Meanwhile, the party also lacks a chairperson since the resignation of Manny Diaz last month.

Right now, Florida Democrats want to get the ball rolling again by finding a new party chair. "Infrastructure building" is another goal the party has since Florida Republicans now hold every single office throughout the state.

Democrats in the Sunshine State must furthermore contend with Republicans having supermajorities in the Florida House and Senate. That's in addition to Republicans now outnumbering Democratic voters by over 300,000.

Before DeSantis came into office, Florida Democrats enjoyed a significant voter registration advantage over Republicans.

Problems going ahead for the Florida Democratic Party

Despite the efforts from Florida Democrats to rebuild, the party will likely continue to struggle. This is because many voters in the Sunshine State continue to reject left-wing policies and ideologies.

In many ways, Florida is a solidly red state in the way that California is a solidly blue state. If Democrats in Florida continue to press forward with policies that most voters in the state aren't amenable to, they'll keep losing elections.

That's the reality, regardless of who the party elects as their chair or chooses to run for various offices. From Florida's governor's race to its House and Senate elections, the people have very clearly chosen to elect and reelect Republicans.

For all intents and purposes, the Florida Democratic Party may very well be finished.