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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee voter guides reported as tampered with

Candidates for the 14th congressional district are calling for an investigation after discovering that voter pamphlets distributed by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee were altered. The tampered guides featured the name of candidate Mike Beltran underlined.

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Why It Matters

The integrity of voter information materials is being questioned by candidates, impacting how voters receive information about their choices in the 14th congressional district.

Key Facts

  • Voter guides distributed by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee were found to be tampered with.
  • The tampering involved underlining the name of candidate Mike Beltran.
  • Candidates for the 14th congressional district are requesting an investigation into the incident.
  • The pamphlets were distributed on Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

personKevin Steele“Candidate for the 14th congressional district calling for an investigation.”personMike Beltran“Candidate for the 14th congressional district whose name was underlined on the g”personBea Valenti“Candidate for the 14th congressional district who signed the petition.”personGavriel Soriano“Candidate for the 14th congressional district who signed the petition.”location14th congressional district“The electoral district affected by the voter guide distribution.”personRocky Rochford“Candidate for the 14th congressional district calling for an investigation.”personCarmen Edmonds“President of the Hillsborough County Republican Party.”organizationHillsborough County Republican Executive Committee“The local party committee responsible for the voter guides.”