State Representative, District 86
November 3, 2026 · State House District 86; 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 · 66 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 183,551 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 183,551) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 66.8, comparing state house districts in FL (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High 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
Elizabeth Pandich
Democratic · declared
Elizabeth Pandich is the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 86 (Martin/Palm Beach County) in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent John Snyder. A Cornell graduate and small-business owner, she has not previously held elected office.
John Snyder
Republican · Incumbent · declared
John Snyder is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 86 (Martin/Palm Beach County), first elected in 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and staffing-industry business owner, he prime-sponsored Florida's 2024 educator-preparation-programs law.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com