State Representative, District 119
November 3, 2026 · State House District 119; 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 185,666 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 185,666) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 62.76, 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
Juan Carlos Porras
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Juan Carlos Porras is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 119 (South Miami-Dade County), first elected in 2022. Born in Miami in 1997, he holds a B.A. in political science from Florida International University and previously worked in the offices of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Governor Rick Scott. He serves as Vice Chair of the House Commerce Committee.
Rey Lazaro Sordo
Democratic · declared
Rey Lazaro Sordo is the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 119 (South Miami-Dade County) in the 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Juan Carlos Porras. He is running on housing and cost-of-living affordability and has been endorsed by the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida. He has not previously held elected office.
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com