Panama City Beach City Council Ward 1
November 3, 2026 · Panama City Beach city, Florida · City · 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 · 35 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 18,971 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(977,670 ÷ 18,971) ÷ ln(977,670 ÷ 13) = 35.11, comparing cities and towns 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".
City Council Member is responsible for:
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Overseeing city departments and services
- Representing residents' concerns at city hall
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Civil Rights, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Carlos Sanchez
Nonpartisan · declared
Carlos Sanchez is a nonpartisan candidate for Panama City Beach City Council Ward 1 in the 2026 City of Panama City Beach municipal election.
Grant Wittstruck
Nonpartisan · declared
Grant Wittstruck is a nonpartisan candidate for Panama City Beach City Council Ward 1 in the 2026 City of Panama City Beach municipal election.
Election sources
Source: floridamoneywatch.com