Kim Kendall is a Republican representative for Florida House District 18, which includes parts of St. Johns County. Born on June 16, 1967, in Arlington, Virginia, she moved to Florida in 1976 and resides in St. Augustine. She is married to Kelly Kendall, has two adult children, and is affiliated with the Baptist faith. Her recreational interests include beach activities, dance, theater, and travel. Notable positions include serving as a former FAA Air Traffic Controller, owning two dry cleaners, hosting the WFOY Radio Talk Show "Making the Grade," and prior roles such as Public Affairs Office at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay and St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee. She advocates strongly for Judeo-Christian principles, educational priorities like literacy initiatives and school prayer, and has challenged school boards on issues like evolution teachings.

Education and Political Experience

Education: George Dewey High School ; Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Florida State University ; FAA Air Traffic Control Academy .

Political Experience: Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2024 for District 18. Current committee assignments include Education & Employment Committee, Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Higher Education Budget Subcommittee, and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee. Previous roles include Timberlin Creek Elementary Business Liaison, state-appointed education task forces, and Florida Federation of Republican Women's State Education Chair.