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The Florida House directory lists Christine Hunschofsky (D) for the 2024–26 term and gives the county coverage as Part of Broward.
District map · 2022 House plan
¶ Geography and communities
Enacted under Florida’s 2022 decennial redistricting plan, Florida House District 95 relocated from its prior central-inland Lauderdale Lakes/North Lauderdale configuration onto the northern tier of Broward County. It encompasses master-planned suburban family cities, retirement communities, and the western Everglades interface, bounded by the Palm Beach County line (Hillsboro Canal) to the north and the Sawgrass Expressway corridor.
- Municipalities Included (Full or Partial):
- City of Parkland: Affluent master-planned residential community known for environmental parks, equestrian trails, and A-rated schools (city of residence of the incumbent, where she served as Mayor from 2016 to 2020). Florida House of Representatives
- City of Coconut Creek: Designated "Butterfly Capital of the World," housing extensive greenway systems, commercial corridors, collegiate campuses, and the incumbent's primary district office along West Copans Road. Florida House of Representatives
- City of Margate: Diverse suburban residential and commercial municipality situated along State Road 7 and Atlantic Boulevard.
- City of Coral Springs (Northern Portions): Master-planned residential neighborhoods and commercial belts buffering Sample Road and University Drive.
- Active-Adult & Master-Planned Communities:
- Wynmoor Village (Coconut Creek): Expansive 55+ gated condominium community with over 9,000 residents, forming an influential civic and voting bloc in northern Broward County.
- Heron Bay & Parkland Golf and Country Club: Luxury master-planned and golf-course developments buffering the western conservation areas.
- Key Transportation & Drainage Corridors:
- State Road 869 (Sawgrass Expressway): Primary limited-access toll highway looping through northern and western Broward County, linking the district to I-75 and I-95.
- State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441): Major high-volume north-south commercial, auto dealership, and transit arterial traversing Coconut Creek and Margate.
- State Road 834 (Sample Road): Key east-west commercial highway linking Coral Springs, Margate, and Coconut Creek to Florida's Turnpike.
- State Road 814 (Atlantic Boulevard - Northern Approaches): High-density retail and commercial highway.
- Hillsboro Canal (C-15 Canal): Northern boundary dividing Broward and Palm Beach counties, serving as a primary regional water control and drainage canal.
- Water Conservation Area 2A (Everglades Western Buffer): Extensive wetland wilderness area buffering Parkland and Coral Springs, providing vital flood storage and regional aquifer recharge.
¶ Population and electorate
(District-specific metrics based on enacted post-2020 reapportionment parameters; strictly excluding broader non-coterminous countywide totals.)
- Target Population: Standard reapportionment single-member baseline of ~179,754 residents post-2020 redistricting.
- Demographic Composition:
- Racial / Ethnic Composition: Diverse suburban composition featuring a sizable non-Hispanic White population (concentrated in Parkland, northern Coral Springs, and active-adult villages), balanced by an expanding Hispanic/Latino population (growing rapidly across Margate and Coconut Creek, with strong representation of Colombian, Venezuelan, Cuban, and Puerto Rican families) and an established African American and Afro-Caribbean community (predominantly Jamaican American and Haitian American households).
- Household Structure: Pronounced dual-demographic identity: high concentrations of upper-middle-class working families with school-age children in Parkland and Coral Springs, contrasted with fixed-income retirees and seniors residing in Wynmoor and surrounding 55+ condominium communities.
- Socioeconomic Character:
- Affluent to middle-class suburban residential, education, professional healthcare, and retail commercial economy.
- Elevated community focus on mental health resources, trauma-informed care systems, and school campus safety stemming from the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy.
- Major constituent policy concerns center on condominium safety mandates, structural reserve funding deadlines (HB 1021 implementation), residential property and flood insurance affordability, public school funding, and local stormwater drainage maintenance along the Hillsboro Canal basin.
¶ Elections and political context
District 95 functions as a dependable Democratic-performing suburban district in northern Broward County, anchored by high voter turnout in Wynmoor’s active-adult precincts, progressive suburban voters in Parkland and Coral Springs, and diverse working-class Democratic voters in Margate.
- Partisan Index: Solid Democratic baseline performance (typically D+12 to D+18).
- Recent General Election History:
- Voter Resources & Official Information:
¶ Economic and civic anchors
- Healthcare Infrastructure:
- HCA Florida Northwest Hospital (Margate): 280+ bed acute-care hospital providing specialized robotic surgery, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and 24/7 emergency medicine.
- Broward Health Coral Springs (Adjacent Medical Anchor): Comprehensive hospital facility offering specialized maternity suites, level II neonatal care, and specialized pediatric emergency care.
- Higher Education & Workforce Training:
- Broward College (North Campus - Coconut Creek): Major collegiate campus providing associate and baccalaureate degree pathways, computer technology certifications, and healthcare workforce training.
- Casino Gaming & Hospitality:
- Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: Major gaming, entertainment, and culinary destination owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, generating substantial local employment and municipal tax/service agreements.
- Public Education & Community Resilience:
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (Parkland): National focal point for school safety policy, civic advocacy, and community recovery frameworks.
- Corporate Commerce, Retail & Technology:
- Promenade at Coconut Creek: Premier open-air mixed-use lifestyle center combining specialty retail, dining, and corporate office spaces along Lyons Road.
¶ People and organizations to map
- Legislative Leadership & Democratic Party Network:
- As the Democratic Leader Pro Tempore and incoming House Democratic Leader for the 2026–2028 term, Hunschofsky serves as a primary strategist, fundraiser, and spokesperson for the House Democratic Caucus statewide.
- Mental Health & Public Safety Advocacy Alliances:
- Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse: State policy commission where Hunschofsky serves as an appointed member, evaluating behavioral health funding and crisis intervention models statewide.
- Broward League of Cities School and Community Public Safety Task Force: Co-chaired by Hunschofsky following the 2018 Parkland shooting, establishing deep structural ties to municipal police chiefs, school district administrators, and municipal mayors.
- Civic Coalitions & Regional Chambers:
- Parkland Chamber of Commerce & Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce: Core business advocacy federations guiding local commercial development, corporate networking, and small-business permitting.
- Broward League of Cities: Active institutional partner honoring Hunschofsky repeatedly with Legislative Appreciation and Home Rule Hero awards.
- Research Leads (Speculative Network Connections):
- Research Lead: Statewide behavioral healthcare providers, community mental health clinics, and children's bereavement organizations likely maintain continuous policy consultation with Hunschofsky given her leadership on the Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse and her sponsorship of mental health and school psychologist legislation.
- Research Lead: Multi-family condominium associations, property management firms, and engineering inspection companies active in Wynmoor and throughout northern Broward likely coordinate closely with the delegation regarding legislative adjustments to milestone structural inspection requirements and condominium insurance availability.
¶ Representation and legislative work
- Incumbent Member: Christine Hunschofsky
- Biographical Background: Born in Boston, Massachusetts; resident of Parkland, Florida; married to Hannes Hunschofsky; mother of two sons.
- Academic Background: B.S. in Business Administration and B.A. in Philosophy from Boston University (1992); M.B.A. from Babson College (1996).
- Professional Background: Business administrator, educator, and civic leader; former Mayor of Parkland (2016–2020), Vice Mayor (2014–2016), and City Commissioner (2013–2016). Florida House of Representatives
- Legislative History: Elected to the Florida House in 2020; Democratic Whip (2022–2024); Democratic Leader Pro Tempore (2024–2026); designated incoming House Democratic Leader (2026–2028).
- House Committee Assignments & Leadership (2024–2026 Term):
- Democratic Ranking Member, Commerce Committee: High-ranking minority leadership post reviewing legislation on economic development, banking, insurance, commercial regulations, and utility policy.
- Rules & Ethics Committee: Direct gatekeeper over chamber floor procedures, bill scheduling, calendar management, and ethics standards.
- Select Committee on Property Taxes: Specialized legislative panel reviewing ad valorem tax reductions, assessment caps, and homestead exemption updates.
- Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee: Directs legislation governing healthcare provider licensing, scope of practice, and medical training pipelines.
- Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee: Evaluates state affordable housing programs, agricultural policies, and tourism promotion.
- Signature Policy Priorities: Expanding state funding for mental health, behavioral health systems, and suicide prevention resources; advancing school campus safety and sensible firearm safety regulations; reforming condominium reserve requirements and stabilizing Florida's residential property insurance market; protecting municipal home rule in local zoning and land-use decisions; and defending public education funding and teacher compensation.
Research text: Gemini browser session, 2026-10-04. Officeholder and county coverage: Florida House directory. The graph keeps these leads separate from the reference office record.