State Representative District 23
August 18, 2026 · State House District 23; 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 186,453 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 186,453) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 61.27, 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
J.J. Grow
Republican · Incumbent · declared
J.J. Grow is the Republican state representative for Florida House District 23. An Inverness agribusiness professional and University of Florida agriculture graduate, he was elected to the Florida House in 2024 and serves on five current committees and subcommittees.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 2 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for, 1 against, Government Efficiency 5 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 5 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 2 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Tod Gordon Cloud
Republican · declared
Tod Gordon Cloud is a retired Florida Highway Patrol master trooper, former municipal police officer, and U.S. Marine from Homosassa. He is a qualified Republican candidate in Florida House District 23's 2026 primary and previously ran for the seat in 2022.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: votecitrus.gov
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com