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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 19, 2026Hillsborough

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

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

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Why It Matters

The redrawn district boundaries change the voter base for the 14th Congressional District, which will now be decided solely by Hillsborough County residents in the upcoming November election.

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.
  • The 14th District was redrawn to be entirely within Hillsborough County, excluding parts of Pinellas County.
  • The 14th District race includes Mike Beltran, Kathy Castor, Libertarian Brian Lambert, and two write-in candidates.
  • Robert People won the Democratic primary for District 15.
  • District 15 covers parts of Hillsborough, Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando counties.
  • District 15 redistricting eliminated Polk County from the district.
  • 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.

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 location for District 14 and 15”personKathy Castor“Incumbent Democrat for District 14”personRobert People“Democratic primary winner for District 15”