Brian
Lambert
Libertarian Navy veteran challenging for Florida's 14th Congressional District seat in 2026
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Brian Lambert is the Libertarian Party candidate for Florida's 14th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Federal Election Commission classifies his candidacy as a challenger; the seat is currently held by Democrat Kathy Castor. 8913
Lambert served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic, Flight Engineer, and Intelligence Specialist, retiring in 2018. He also worked as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach. His campaign biography states that after retiring he focused on raising his children and community involvement, and no current civilian job or elected office is listed. 4
Lambert studied culinary arts at the Art Institute of Tampa and is pursuing an Associate of Science in Firearms Technology at Sonoran Desert Institute. The Libertarian Party candidate profile states he also earned a bachelor's degree in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University. He was born in Whigham, Georgia. 45
Lambert has no prior elected offices reported in available sources. His campaign site lists issues and priorities for FL-14, reflecting Libertarian policy positions. 356
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 14, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- brianlambertforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsLambert makes case to voters for choosing him over Castor or Beltran as Libertarian alternative
Lambert explained to voters why they should pick him over the two major-party candidates, Democrat Kathy Castor and Republican Mike Beltran, ahead of the November 3 general election.
Democrat Lindsay Polega-Quigley makes her case for Florida State House, while Libertarian Brian Lambert explains why voters should pick him over Castor or Beltran · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsLambert confirmed on Hillsborough County printed ballot for FL-14 alongside Beltran and Castor
The Stated Record's review of Hillsborough County's sample ballot confirmed Lambert as one of three printed-ballot candidates for Florida's 14th Congressional District, alongside Republican Mike Beltran and Democrat Kathy Castor, with write-in candidates listed separately.
Florida 14th District Race 2026: Beltran vs. Castor | The Stated Record · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsLambert signs U.S. Term Limits pledge supporting constitutional amendment on congressional term limits
Smarter.Vote reports Lambert signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge, committing his support for a constitutional amendment that would limit House members to three terms and senators to two terms.
Brian Lambert — 2026 Florida's 14th Congressional District Election ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 11filingLambert files first FEC quarterly report, showing $10,500 in receipts and $100 cash on hand
Lambert's July quarterly report (covering April 1–June 30) was received by the FEC on August 11. It reported $10,500 in receipts from three individual contributions, $10,400 in disbursements (primarily for state ballot-access fee), and $100 cash on hand with no debt.
Florida 14th District Race 2026: Beltran vs. Castor | The Stated Record · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 11newsLambert criticizes U.S. foreign policy on Iran and raises infrastructure concerns in interview
In an interview, Lambert described U.S. military action against Iran and the war's continuation as a disaster and questioned its objectives. He also expressed concern about residential development outpacing infrastructure, citing emergency-dispatch delays in an area proposed for more housing.
Brian Lambert — 2026 Florida's 14th Congressional District Election ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 20newsBrian Lambert launches congressional campaign for FL-14 as Libertarian candidate
Lambert announced his candidacy for Florida's 14th Congressional District, as documented on his campaign updates page and referenced by The Stated Record.
Florida 14th District Race 2026: Beltran vs. Castor | The Stated Record · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Mike Klein otherListed on Lambert's iVoterGuide profile; received after the profile's panel evaluation deadline and not considered in that evaluation. No further details about the endorser's basis for support. ivoterguide.com
- Libertarian Party of Hillsborough County (LPHC) organizationListed on Lambert's iVoterGuide profile; received after the profile's panel evaluation deadline and not considered in that evaluation. No further details provided. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $11K
- Spent
- $11K
- Cash on hand
- $152
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL14245(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Brian Lambert — 2026 Florida's 14th Congressional District Election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Democrat Lindsay Polega-Quigley makes her case for Florida State House, while Libertarian Brian Lambert explains why voters should pick him over Castor or Beltran(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Voter Guide Profile for FL U.S. Rep., Dist. 14 candidate - Brian Lambert(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Brian Lambert for Congress | Libertarian Candidate for FL-14(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Issues and Priorities for FL-14 | Brian Lambert for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Florida 14th District Race 2026: Beltran vs. Castor | The Stated Record(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026