State Representative
November 3, 2026 · State House District 79; 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 · 34 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 201,376 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 201,376) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 34.1, comparing state house districts in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
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
Mike Giallombardo
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Mike Giallombardo is the Republican incumbent for Florida House District 79. A Cape Coral tech entrepreneur, Army Reserve and Florida Army National Guard veteran, he has served in the Florida House since 2020 and chairs the Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Records: Corporate Accountability 2 for, 3 against, Data Privacy 6 for, 1 against, Election Integrity 1 for, Government Efficiency 5 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Gun Control 1 against, Healthcare Affordability 5 for, Public Education Quality 3 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.fl.gov
Source: lee.vote