This book examines the importance of the state of Florida as a bell-weather for recent presidential elections and how Donald Trump won the state. A group of high profile political scientists who are experts in Florida politics examine the 2016 election in the state.

Introduction /Matthew T. Corrigan and Michael Binder -- 1. The importance of Florida in presidential elections / Aubrey Jewett -- 2. Trump beats Florida's favorite sons / Matthew T. Corrigan, Dario Moreno, and Ray Anthony Lastre -- 3. Trump territory / Seth C. McKee and Daniel A. Smith -- 4. The I-4 corridor: the Sunshine State's premier battleground / Susan A. MacManus, David J. Bonanza and Anthony A. Cilluffio -- 5. The Hispanic vote in Florida 2016 / Michael Binder and Peter Licari -- 6. Early bird special: convenience voting in Florida's 2016 general election / Daniel A. Smith, Dillon Boatner, Caitlin Ostroff, Pedro Otálora, and Laura Uribe -- 7. Rigged? Assessing election administration in Florida's 2016 general election / Daniel A. Smith, Brian Amos, Carl Klarner, Daniel Maxwell, Thessalia Merivaki, and Tyler Richards -- Conclusion / Matthew T. Corrigan and Michael Binder.