State Representative, District 45
November 3, 2026 · State House District 45; 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: Average · 55 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 189,647 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 189,647) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 55.27, comparing state house districts 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".
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
Erin Huntley
Republican · declared
Erin Huntley is the Republican nominee for Florida House District 45 (parts of Orange and Osceola counties) in the 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Democrat Leonard Spencer. She serves as chair of the Orange County Republican Party and was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Her professional background includes leadership roles at Walt Disney Parks, JetBlue Airways, and DECA Inc.
Leonard Spencer
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Leonard Spencer is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 45 (parts of Orange and Osceola counties), first elected in 2024 when he defeated incumbent Carolina Amesty. A corporate executive who has worked for GE, The Walt Disney Company, and Amazon, he holds a B.S. in finance from Tuskegee University and an MBA from the University of Alabama.
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com