State Representative, District 66
November 3, 2026 · State House District 66; Florida · State house district · general
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 · 62 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 185,979 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 185,979) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 62.16, 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
Jose A. "Dante" Sanchez Sanchez
Democratic · declared
Jose A. 'Dante' Sanchez Sanchez is the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 66 (Hillsborough County) in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Traci Koster. A U.S. Air Force veteran who immigrated from the Dominican Republic in 2005, he became Hillsborough County's first Hispanic electrical inspector and is a longtime community advocate. He has not held elected office.
Traci Koster
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Traci Koster is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 66 (Hillsborough/Pinellas County), first elected in 2020. A family-law attorney (J.D., Stetson), her enacted 2024 bills addressed supported decision-making, equitable distribution of marital assets, and student access to asthma medication in schools.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com