Kelli Stargel
| Kelli Stargel | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 20, 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 64 | ||
| 2008-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Land O'Lakes High School (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 23, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Tampa, Florida | |
| Profession | Investment Property Manager | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Stargel was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 64th District from 2008 to 2012.
Stargel is a member of the Achievement Academy Advisory Board, President of the Republican Women's Club of Lakeland of the University of Southern Florida Advisory Board, and of The Well of Central Florida.
She is also a member of the Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives.[1]
Issues
Stargel did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Stargel's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 277 - "Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Photographs or Video Recordings: Provides exemption from public records law for investigative or crime scene photographs or video recordings of deceased person, part of deceased person, or any part of person's extreme, severe, or acute injuries held by law enforcement agency"
- HB 679 - "Guardians Ad Litem: Authorizes person certified by not-for-profit legal aid organization to serve as guardian ad litem in dissolution of marriage proceeding that does not involve child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; requires that such person undergo security background investigation & undergo training in program developed by Florida Bar"
- HB 7039 - "OGSR/Insurance Claim Data Exchange Information: Saves from scheduled repeal under Open Government Sunset Review Act exemption from public records requirements for certain records obtained by Department of Revenue under insurance claim data exchange system"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stargel served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Regulated Industries, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Tourism | ||||
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stargel served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stargel served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • PreK-12 Appropriations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • PreK-12 Policy | ||||
| • Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Stargel won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 15. Stargel defeated Jack Myers and Ronald Rushing in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Stego Blue (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kelli Stargel |
58.5% | 113,231 | |
| Democratic | Stego Blue | 41.5% | 80,429 | |
| Total Votes | 193,660 | |||
| Florida State Senate, District 15 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Kelli Stargel |
63.5% | 17,179 |
| Jack R. Myers | 22.2% | 6,007 |
| Ronald Rushing | 14.3% | 3,879 |
| Total Votes | 27,065 | |
2010
Stargel ran for re-election to the 64th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Stargel defeated Carol Castagnero (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 64 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kelli Stargel (R)
|
26,948 | 64.29% | ||
| Carol Castagnero (D) | 14,969 | 35.71% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stargel won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 64th District, defeating Alton Smith (write-in) and Gordon Watts (write-in). Stargel received 48,604 votes in the election while Smith received 454 votes, and Watts received 57 votes.[5] Stargel raised $114,272 for her campaign; Smith raised $241, and Watts raised $165.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kelli Stargel (R)
|
48,604 | 99.0% | ||
| Alton Smith (write-in) | 454 | 0.9% | ||
| Gordon Watts (write-in) | 57 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Stargel is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Stargel raised a total of $510,127 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[7]
| Kelli Stargel's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 15 |  |
$317,388 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 64 | |
$78,467 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 64 | |
$114,272 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $510,127 | |||
2012
Stargel won election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Stargel raised a total of $317,388.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kelli Stargel's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $5,038 | |||
| Stargel, Kelli | $5,000 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $4,907 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,117 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $317,388 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Stargel won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Stargel raised a total of $78,467.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kelli Stargel's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| Centurylink | $1,000 | |||
| Independent Electric Contractors | $1,000 | |||
| Associated Industries of Florida | $1,000 | |||
| Progress Energy | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $78,467 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Stargel won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Stargel raised a total of $114,272.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kelli Stargel's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $1,500 | |||
| Associated Industries of Florida | $1,000 | |||
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida on the Move | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $114,272 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
External links
- Kelli Stargel's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Kelli Stargel
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Kelli Stargel on Facebook
- Kelli Stargel on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Stargel Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Stargel Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 64 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Stargel, Kelli," accessed May 24, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paula Dockery (R) |
Florida State Senate District 15 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 64 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by James W. Grant (R) |
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