Election Results and Trends in Palm Bay, FL
In the last Presidential election, Palm Bay, FL voted predominantly Republican, with 57.6% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 41.2% of voters in Palm Bay voted for Biden, and other parties voting 1.2%. Based on these voting patterns, Palm Bay is considered a moderately conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 22nd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Palm Bay ranks 311th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
In the context of Presidential elections in Palm Bay over the last 25 years, the city has generally leaned towards the Republican Party. This trend has been consistent with candidates such as Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016 and 2020). However, the margins have sometimes been manageable, reflecting some degree of competitiveness in this area of Brevard County.
Local Elections
In Palm Bay's city-level elections, nonpartisan ballots often obscure precise conservative or liberal alignment. Nonetheless, conservative values tend to resonate with many local officials, reflecting the general political orientation of Brevard County. Various Council Members and Mayors have aligned with fiscal conservatism and traditional stances on key issues.