NewsWFLA News PoliticsAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Eight Republican candidates compete in District 14 congressional primary
Eight Republican candidates are running in the primary election to challenge incumbent Representative Kathy Castor for the District 14 congressional seat this November. Recent polling indicates that former state representatives Mike Beltran and Kevin Steele are currently leading the Republican field.
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District 14 voters will choose a Republican nominee in the primary to face the in the November general election, which determines who represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Who's Mentioned
personKevin Steele“Former state Representative and primary candidate”personMike Beltran“Former state Representative and primary candidate”personBea Valenti“U.S. Navy Reserve member and primary candidate”locationHillsborough County“District 14 coverage area”personRocky Rochford“2024 Republican nominee and current primary candidate”locationDistrict 14“Congressional district in Hillsborough, Florida”personKathy Castor“Democratic candidate for re-election in District 14”