State Representative, District 73
November 3, 2026 · State House District 73; 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 · 57 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 188,255 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(221,815 ÷ 188,255) ÷ ln(221,815 ÷ 167,065) = 57.87, 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
Fiona McFarland
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Fiona McFarland is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 73 (Sarasota County), first elected in 2020. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Navy veteran who worked as a McKinsey consultant, she was among the named House sponsors of Florida's 2024 online-protections-for-minors law.
Records: Data Privacy 1 for
Lisa Klein
Democratic · declared
Lisa Klein is the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 73 (Sarasota County) in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Fiona McFarland. A licensed mental-health counselor, small-business owner, and former educator, she is running on affordability, public education, and mental-health access. She has not held elected office.
Election sources
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com