Karla Kemp for Congress 2026

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    A little bit about me...

    My name is Karla Kemp, and I’m running for Congress because our democracy, our Constitution, and our people are under attack!

    I have spent my life fighting for people, not power.

    I’m a former paramedic and firefighter with eight years experience in the medical field, a survivor of catastrophic injury, and a professional who has worked on both sides of healthcare and property insurance. I’ve seen firsthand how profit-driven systems fail families—through surprise bills, denied claims, and medical bankruptcy. That’s why I will fight for universal healthcare that guarantees care without fear, debt, or exploitation.

    With degrees in business management and sustainability with foci on coastal zone management and renewable energy, I understand Florida—our tourism economy, hurricane risks, cost-of-living crisis, and the urgent need to balance business, environment, and people. Without balance, we lose our resources, our jobs, and our future.

    Defeating fascism, protecting the Constitution, ending Citizens United, defending free and fair elections, and stopping extremist agendas like Project 2025 are non-negotiable. The Government must serve the people, not corporations or extremists.

    I’m running to restore accountability, protect individual rights, and rebuild a sustainable, people-first America.

    I don’t just know these fights—I’ve lived them. 

    I’m ready to win them.

    Campaign
    Events

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    15
    March
    4 - 9 PM
    Pinellas Chapter of the Environmental Caucus
    16
    March
    5:30 -8 PM
    Largo and Mid-Pinellas Democrate Club
    Acropol Family Restaurant
    1170 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33771
    19
    March
    6 - 8:30 PM
    Karla Kemp for Congress Pinellas County/Tampa Bay Town Hall
    Karla Kemp, Congressional candidate for District 13(?), is hosting a meet and greet town hall. All are invited for this community event to meet the candidate and to discuss what is important to the community. Karla recognizes that the community has been ignored and wants to hear from you. Also, it is a great way to hold a discussion, regardless of party, to see how we, as a community, can help each other and eliminate this artificial divisiveness. We came together to help each other as a community after the hurricanes, there is no reason why we can't do that every day. Let's find a way to create more community and get what the Community needs in a Congressional Representative. Join us! Please RSVP. Snacks will be provided.

    Allendale United Methodist Church
    3803 Haines Rd N
    St Petersburg, FL 33703

    Media Coverage

    Karla Kemp Announces Campaign for Florida’s 13th Congressional District

    MEDIA ADVISORY

    Karla Kemp Announces Campaign for Florida’s 13th Congressional District

    St Petersburg- After announcing her campaign for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, Karla Kemp issued the following statement:

    “Florida communities are strong, resilient, and ready for leadership that actually serves the people. Too often, our country has been pulled toward division, fear, and policies that ignore basic rights. Leadership should protect our Constitution, defend democracy, and ensure government works for people—not corporations or political insiders.

    I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives to restore accountability, fight for civil rights, and eliminate harmful federal overreach, including unchecked ICE enforcement that tears families apart. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live without fear. I will fight to protect voting rights, workers’ rights, bodily autonomy, and access to healthcare, while holding all public institutions accountable.

    Economic justice is essential. Working families should not be trapped in a system where they work harder, pay more, and still struggle to survive. I will fight to end corporate subsidies and loopholes, strengthen local businesses, raise wages, and reduce the cost of housing, healthcare, utilities, and insurance.

    Our environment, economy, and future are interconnected. Florida is on the front lines of climate change, rising insurance costs, and environmental destruction. I will invest in clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and policies that create good-paying, sustainable jobs.

    I will show up for our communities, hold regular town halls, listen to your concerns, and govern with transparency. Together, we can rebuild community, protect our rights, and make the American Dream real for everyone.”

    ABOUT Karla Kemp:

    Karla Kemp is running for Congress because our democracy, our Constitution, and our communities are under attack—and she has spent her life working to help people. As a Licensed Insurance Agent with experience in finance and an active advocate with local and national organizations, Karla understands how policy decisions impact families every day. She is committed to advancing universal healthcare, stabilizing the property insurance market, restoring human and constitutional rights, and holding corrupt leadership accountable. Throughout her campaign and in office, Karla will prioritize meeting with constituents, listening to the district’s needs, and maintaining open, transparent communication every step of the way.

    Running

    Para publicación inmediata: 16 de febrero de 2026

    Información de contacto:

    Karla Kemp

    (727) 346-6440

    betheimpact26@gmail.com

    AVISO DE MEDIOS

    Karla Kemp anuncia su campaña para el 13º Distrito Congresional de Florida

     

    St. Petersburg – Tras anunciar su campaña para el 13.º Distrito Congresional de Florida, Karla Kemp emitió el siguiente comunicado:

     

    “Las comunidades de Florida son fuertes, resilientes y están preparadas para un liderazgo que realmente sirva a la gente. Demasiadas veces, nuestro país se ha visto arrastrado hacia la división, el miedo y políticas que ignoran los derechos básicos. El liderazgo debe proteger nuestra Constitución, defender la democracia y asegurar que el gobierno funcione para las personas, no para las corporaciones o los políticos internos.

    Me presento a la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. para restaurar la rendición de cuentas, luchar por los derechos civiles y eliminar el abuso federal perjudicial, incluyendo la aplicación sin control de ICE que destroza a las familias. Todos merecen seguridad, dignidad y la libertad de vivir sin miedo. Lucharé por proteger los derechos de voto, los derechos de los trabajadores, la autonomía corporal y el acceso a la sanidad, mientras responsabilizo a todas las instituciones públicas. La justicia económica es esencial. Las familias trabajadoras no deberían quedar atrapadas en un sistema donde trabajan más duro, pagan más y aun así luchan por sobrevivir. Lucharé para acabar con las subvenciones y lagunas de las empresas, fortalecer las empresas locales, subir los salarios y reducir el coste de la vivienda, la sanidad, los servicios y los seguros.  Nuestro medio ambiente, economía y futuro están interconectados. Florida está en primera línea frente al cambio climático, el aumento de los costes de los seguros y la destrucción medioambiental. Invertiré en energía limpia, infraestructuras resilientes y políticas que creen empleos bien remunerados y sostenibles.

    Estaré presente para nuestras comunidades, organizaré reuniones públicas regulares, escucharé vuestras preocupaciones y gobernaré con transparencia. Juntos, podemos reconstruir la comunidad, proteger nuestros derechos y hacer que el Sueño Americano sea real para todos.”

    Sobre Karla Kemp:

    Karla Kemp se presenta al Congreso porque nuestra democracia, nuestra Constitución y nuestras comunidades están bajo ataque—y ha dedicado su vida a trabajar para ayudar a la gente. Como agente de seguros con licencia con experiencia en finanzas y defensora activa en organizaciones locales y nacionales, Karla entiende cómo las decisiones de política afectan a las familias cada día. Está comprometida con el avance de la sanidad universal, la estabilización del mercado de seguros de propiedad, la restauración de los derechos humanos y constitucionales, y la responsabilización de los líderes corruptos. Durante toda su campaña y en el cargo, Karla priorizará reunirse con los electores, escuchar las necesidades del distrito y mantener una comunicación abierta y transparente en cada paso.

     

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    Karla Kemp
    Florida Strong
    3615 49th St. N.
    Unit 119
    St Petersburg, FL 33710

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    Florida Strong
    3615 49th St N
    Unit 119
    St Petersburg, FL 33710 

     

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