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Karla Kemp

Democrat

Private citizen

Karla Kemp describes herself as a licensed insurance agent and homeowner running to restore accountability and local control in Tallahassee2. She is the Democratic nominee for Florida Senate District 18 and faces incumbent Republican Nick DiCeglie on November 3, 20261.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would establish a universal, service based healthcare system with full coverage for all people and no investor profits, moving there by expanding Medicaid for all until universal coverage is complete. (2026) source
  • Student loansCancel large amounts of debt and make public college tuition-freemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would provide free undergraduate education and forgive all existing student loan debt. (2026) source
  • Business regulationMuch stronger rules, including breaking up the largest companiesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would break up monopolies, eliminate too big to fail and hold corporate and financial executives accountable for abuse and price gouging. (2026) source
  • Energy and climateAn aggressive shift to clean energy with firm deadlinesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would rejoin the Paris Accords permanently and accelerate the transition to renewable energy through wind, solar and microgrids. (2026) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site says a universal healthcare system should include complete women's healthcare, including abortion and IVF. (2026) source
  • DEI programsKeep them and let each school or agency decidelow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would ensure equity and accountability in education by restoring DEI initiatives. (2026) source
  • Paid leaveNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site says she would enact paid parental leave and affordable childcare. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Guns, Immigration, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, Religion in schools, China policy.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Candidate Listing for 2026 General Election (State Senator and State Representative)Florida Division of Elections
  2. About MeKarla Kemp campaign
  3. IssuesKarla Kemp campaign