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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 19, 2026Hillsborough

Mike Beltran and Kathy Castor to compete for Florida's 14th Congressional District seat in November

Republican primary winner Mike Beltran will challenge incumbent Democrat Kathy Castor for Florida's 14th Congressional District seat in the November election. The district boundaries were recently redrawn to be contained entirely within Hillsborough County, removing previous coverage of southern Pinellas County.

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Why It Matters

Residents of the 14th and 15th Congressional Districts will vote in November to determine their federal representation following significant changes that altered the geographic composition of their districts.

Key Facts

  • Mike Beltran won the Republican primary for Florida's 14th Congressional District.
  • Kathy Castor has held the District 14 seat for 20 years.
  • District 14 was redrawn to be located entirely within Hillsborough County, removing parts of Pinellas County.
  • Robert People won the Democratic primary for District 15.
  • District 15 now covers parts of Hillsborough, Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando counties, excluding Polk County.
  • Robert People will face incumbent Republican Laurel Lee in the November election for District 15.
  • The Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee distributed voter guides with Mike Beltran's name underlined.
  • Libertarian Brian Lambert and two write-in candidates are also running in District 14.

Who's Mentioned

personBrian Lambert“Libertarian candidate for District 14”personMike Beltran“Republican primary winner for District 14”personLaurel Lee“Incumbent Republican for District 15”locationHillsborough County“Primary geographic area for the districts”personKathy Castor“Incumbent Democrat for District 14”personRobert People“Democratic primary winner for District 15”