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State Representative, District 61

Unofficial result: Won — Linda Chaney (Republican)

Source: floridaelectionwatch.gov

State House District 61; Florida
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Linda Chaney

Won

Republican · Incumbent

Linda Chaney is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 61 (Pinellas County), first elected in 2020. With a background in marketing and business development, her enacted 2024 bills spanned employment, environmental protection, and consumer matters.

Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 against,

May Thach

Lost

Democratic

May Thach is the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 61 (Pinellas County) in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Linda Chaney. She has not previously held elected office.

Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com