State Representative District 38
August 18, 2026 · State House District 38; 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: High · 74 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 179,408 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 179,408) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 74.85, comparing state house districts in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High 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
Emily Duda Buckley
Republican · declared
Emily Duda Buckley is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 38, a Central Florida native, Seminole County business leader, Guardian ad Litem volunteer, licensed foster parent, and child-welfare and food-access advocate. She studied at Florida State University and works with the Florida Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents and the 4Roots Foundation. A fifth-generation member of a Florida farming family and mother of two, she campaigns on reducing housing, insurance, childcare, and elder-care costs; cutting taxes and fees; opposing government waste, fraud, and abuse; supporting agriculture and small businesses; and strengthening foster and adoptive families.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for
Marcus Hyatt
Republican · declared
Marcus Hyatt is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 38, an attorney, former Orlando police officer, former Seminole County assistant state attorney, and former teacher. His campaign centers on public safety, lower taxes, smarter spending, reducing household costs, local-business growth, education resources, parental involvement, student preparation, and integrity in public service. His professional background spans classrooms, law enforcement, criminal prosecution, and legal practice, and his campaign describes protecting crime victims and building safer communities as core priorities.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.fl.gov