Lisa Klein, a Sarasota-based licensed mental health counselor, is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 73 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. She faces Republican Fiona McFarland, whom The Sarasota Record has also profiled.

Klein said she is running to bring "compassionate, steady leadership to Tallahassee" and to fight for working families in District 73, according to Florida Politics. She filed for the race on May 4, 2026, and was certified for the ballot on June 9, 2026, according to the Florida Division of Elections.

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Office sought: Florida House of Representatives, District 73
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Residence: Sarasota
  • Campaign address: 6601 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 117, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Education: High school diploma, Centennial High School; bachelor's degree in creative writing, University of Central Florida, 2011; graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling, Wake Forest University, 2018
  • Professional credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors (claimed by the candidate)
  • Family: Mother

Experience and public service

Klein operates a private mental health counseling practice in Sarasota, according to her campaign website.

BallotReady lists her professional background as business owner and educator. Klein said on her campaign site that she has been an advocate for disability rights and educational oversight.

On the issues

Klein's campaign platform centers on three areas, according to Florida Politics:

Affordability: Klein said she is focused on economic pressures facing working families, including rising costs of living.

Public education: Klein said she is committed to fighting for public education in District 73.

Mental healthcare access: Klein said she wants to address barriers to accessing healthcare, with an emphasis on mental health services.