State Representative
August 18, 2026 · State House District 32; Florida · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 59 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 187,139 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 187,139) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 59.97, comparing state house districts in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brian Hodgers
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Brian Hodgers is the Republican state representative for Florida House District 32 and a candidate in the district's 2026 Republican primary. A Florida Atlantic University business graduate and insurance and real-estate professional, he won the district's 2025 special election and serves on six Florida House committees and subcommittees.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Corporate Accountability 3 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Government Efficiency 5 for, Gun Control 1 against, Healthcare Affordability 5 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 4 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Mark Lightner
Republican · declared
Mark Lightner is a Brevard County business professional and Republican candidate for Florida House District 32. He holds degrees from Eastern Florida State College and the University of North Florida and works in heavy-equipment and transportation projects supporting the space and defense sectors.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 2 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Government Efficiency 2 for, Gun Control 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 against
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com