State Representative District 6
August 18, 2026 · State House District 6; 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 · 61 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 186,393 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 186,393) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 61.38, 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
Jerry Wyche
Democratic · declared
Jerry Wyche is a Panama City business owner, football coach, nonprofit chairman, and Democratic candidate in Florida House District 6. He previously ran for the same seat in 2014, 2016, and 2024.
Records: Election Integrity 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Stephanie Lyn Leonard
Democratic · declared
Stephanie 'Lyn' Leonard is a nurse anesthetist, former automobile-dealership manager, and Democratic candidate in Florida House District 6. A Panama City Beach resident with an MBA, she previously ran for House District 5 in 2024 and campaigns on affordability, clean water, healthcare access, infrastructure, and government transparency.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Corporate Accountability 2 for, Environment and Public Health 4 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 5 for, Housing Affordability 3 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: ballotready.org
Source: ballotready.org