11 Facts About Gayle Harrell

Gayle Harrell was born on July 21,1943 and is a member of the Florida State Senate.

Gayle Harrell moved to the state of Florida, where she attended the University of Florida.

Gayle Harrell graduated in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish, and again in 1971, with a master's degree in Latin American studies and history.

Gayle Harrell has an "F" rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws for her voting history regarding cannabis-related causes.

Gayle Harrell ran for re-election in 2002 and faced only Libertarian candidate John Roszman.

Unable to seek re-election in the legislature due to term limits, Gayle Harrell instead decided to run against Democratic United States Congressman Tim Mahoney in the 16th congressional district, running against Tom Rooney and Hal Valeche.

Gayle Harrell won the internet poll and promptly sent mailers claiming Huckabee's endorsement.

In 2012, following the reconfiguration of the state's legislative districts, Gayle Harrell was drawn into the 83rd District, which contained most of the territory she had previously represented in the 81st District.

Gayle Harrell won the general election overwhelmingly against only a write-in challenge, securing her second consecutive term and her sixth term overall in the legislature.

Gayle Harrell was elected to the Florida State Senate in November 2018.

Gayle Harrell is one of the founders of Maggie's List.