State Representative District 97
November 3, 2026 · State House District 97; 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: High · 68 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 182,708 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 182,708) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 68.42, 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.
High 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
Lisa Dunkley
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Lisa Dunkley is the Democratic state representative for Florida House District 97, a retired U.S. Army veteran, consultant, entrepreneur, mother, and former Florida Department of Transportation employee. Her current committee work spans agriculture and natural resources, education and employment, student achievement, insurance and banking, and intergovernmental affairs; her legislative record includes housing, education, veterans, healthcare, cancer research, public safety, environmental health, and public infrastructure.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Environment and Public Health 5 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Healthcare Affordability 3 for, Housing Affordability 4 for, Public Education Quality 6 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 8 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com
Source: dos.fl.gov