Mike Beltran secured the Republican nomination for Florida's 14th Congressional District, defeating state Republican Kevin Steele and other primary contenders. Beltran, a former Florida House member, will now face longtime Democratic incumbent Kathy Castor in November's general election.
Beltran celebrated the primary win with supporters in Tampa, crediting a grassroots campaign and his record as a state representative for the victory. He said the campaign now shifts focus entirely to the general election matchup against Castor, a fixture in Hillsborough County's congressional delegation. The race adds another closely watched contest to Florida's House lineup as both parties look toward November, with control of individual seats carrying broader implications for the overall balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
