BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House (FL-13)

EducationEckerd College — Bachelor’s degree (Business Management; also lists Political Science and Environmental Studies)

Notable personal detailsKarla Kemp is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described her professional background as including work as a sustainability consultant and legislative environmental advisor, and she has also worked in insurance and mortgage-related roles. She says she earned a bachelor’s degree at Eckerd College and a master’s degree in global sustainability at the University of South Florida.