FILE - Florida Sen. Kelli Stargel, right, laughs with her husband, John Stargel, during a legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. In 2022, five Republicans are competing for the new District 15 east of Tampa. The top Republicans include Stargel, former Secretary of State Laurel Lee and state Rep. Jackie Toledo. Five Democrats are also seeking the nomination in the district the heavily favors Republicans. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)