County Commissioner, District 2
August 18, 2026 · Polk County, Florida · County · 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: Low · 21 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 790,694 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(2,738,356 ÷ 790,694) ÷ ln(2,738,356 ÷ 7,687) = 21.14, comparing counties in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
County Commissioner is responsible for:
- Passing county rules and the county budget
- Setting property tax rates that fund county services
- Overseeing county departments such as roads, parks, and public health
- Deciding land use in areas outside city limits
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Kelly Quinn
Republican · declared
Kelly Quinn is a Republican candidate for the Polk County (Florida) Board of County Commissioners, District 2, in the 2026 universal primary, challenging incumbent Rick Wilson. A third-generation Polk County resident, she describes herself as an artist, conservation communicator, and civic advocate. She has not previously held elected office.
Rick Wilson
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Rick Wilson is the Republican incumbent member of the Polk County (Florida) Board of County Commissioners for District 2, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican universal primary.
Election sources
Source: polkelections.gov
Source: lkldnow.com