Mariya Calkins was born in the country where freedom and personal liberties were taken away from people by the evil works of communism. She was born in the USSR. That is why Mariya understands from her life experience what it means to be controlled and mandated. In 2018 Mariya became a US citizen. She had experience working in the Florida Legislature on the most conservative bills. She believes in protecting and defending Constitutional rights as the only way to secure our freedoms. That is why she decided to run as Conservative Republican for Florida State house.