Bradenton City Council Ward 3
November 3, 2026 · Bradenton 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: Low · 25 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 57,014 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(977,670 ÷ 57,014) ÷ ln(977,670 ÷ 13) = 25.31, comparing cities and towns in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below 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
Kemp F Schuessler
Nonpartisan · declared
Kemp F Schuessler is a nonpartisan candidate for Bradenton City Council Ward 3 in the 2026 City of Bradenton municipal election.
Thomas J Schwarz
Nonpartisan · declared
Thomas J Schwarz is a nonpartisan candidate for Bradenton City Council Ward 3 in the 2026 City of Bradenton municipal election.
Election sources
Source: floridamoneywatch.com