NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 10, 2026Hillsborough
Representative Kevin Steele resigns from Florida House seat
State Representative Kevin Steele resigned from his Florida House seat following his relocation to Hillsborough County to pursue a congressional campaign. His resignation follows public disclosure that he voted in a district where he no longer resides, violating state residency requirements for lawmakers.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The resignation creates a vacancy in the Florida House of Representatives, requiring a process to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
Key Facts
- Kevin Steele resigned his position as a state representative.
- The resignation was submitted to House Speaker Daniel Perez.
- Steele moved his residence to Hillsborough County to run for a congressional seat.
- Florida law mandates that state lawmakers must reside within the districts they represent.
- The resignation was prompted by public scrutiny after Steele posted a photo of himself voting at a Tampa library.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personKevin Steele“Former State Representative for District 55 and current congressional candidate”personDaniel Perez“Florida House Speaker”locationHillsborough“County where Steele moved”personDonald Trump“Former President of the United States”otherDistrict 55“Florida House district previously represented by Steele”organizationFlorida House of Representatives“Legislative body affected by the resignation”otherDistrict 14“Congressional district where Steele is running”personKathy Castor“Incumbent U.S. Representative for District 14”