Florida State Senator Kelli Stargel (R-22) wasn’t always planning to go into public service.

In her Know Your Electeds interview, Stargel discusses how her experiences as a mom and a sixth-generation Floridian inspired her to run for office. She wants people to know that state politics aren’t as divisive as they might seem. She says, “You can disagree without being disagreeable.”

Stargel has served as a member of the Florida Senate since 2016. When she’s not working as a senator, she loves spending time with her grandchildren.