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Florida · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 14

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Kathy Castor Democratic · Incumbent Kathy Castor is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 14th Congressional District, serving since 2007. Full profile → Brian Lambert Libertarian Libertarian Navy veteran challenging for Florida's 14th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Mike Beltran Republican Republican attorney and former Florida state representative challenging incumbent Kathy Castor in FL-14 in 2026 Full profile → Salomon Hernandez Sr. Write-In Salomon Hernandez Sr. is a write-in candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 14th Congressional District (2026). Full profile →

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IssueKathy Castor
Democratic
Brian Lambert
Libertarian
Mike Beltran
Republican
Salomon Hernandez Sr.
Write-In
Economy & jobsSupports federal investment in jobs, manufacturing, and clean energy Voted 63 yes · 28 no · 3 missedSupports lower taxes, flat tax, and reduced federal spending Supports cutting federal spending, regulation, and subsidies to lower costs Favors small businesses; opposes monopolies and union-busting
HousingSupports making housing more affordable; opposes algorithmic rent pricing Voted 3 yes · 2 no Raised concern about development outpacing infrastructure Opposes federal spending/regulation as drivers of housing costs; voted against Live Local no sourced position
Health careSupports lowering healthcare costs and expanding access to care Voted 23 yes · 10 no Supports patient choice, price transparency, and competition; preserve Medicare/Medicaid Supports reducing healthcare bureaucracy and lowering prescription drug costs Supports universal healthcare for Tampa residents and tourists
ImmigrationSupports pathway to citizenship with border enforcement and ICE accountability Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports border security and legal immigration; opposes sanctuary cities Supports finishing border wall, mass deportations, and ending birthright citizenship no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposed legislative restrictions on reproductive health care access Voted 4 no Believes life begins at conception; opposes government mandates and taxpayer funding Opposes federal abortion ban; believes abortion policy belongs to states no sourced position
EducationSupports federal education funding and opposes K-12 cuts Voted 13 yes · 17 no Supports eliminating the Dept. of Education; return decisions to states and parents Supports school choice and parental rights in education no sourced position
Climate & energySupports clean energy economy and transition from fossil fuels Voted 35 yes · 78 no · 2 missedSupports affordable energy and reduced foreign energy dependence Skeptical of climate science; opposes green-energy subsidies and mandates no sourced position
Crime & public safetyOpposes unchecked DHS enforcement; supports community investment Voted 47 yes · 30 no · 1 missedRaised concerns about emergency services lagging behind development Supports deportation of undocumented immigrants; backs law enforcement no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for wealthy; supports ACA tax-credit extensions Voted 28 yes · 32 no · 1 missedSupports lower taxes, balanced budgets, and spending cuts Supports lower taxes, spending cuts, and eliminating waste and fraud no sourced position
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault weapons ban Voted 8 no Opposes gun restrictions; defends Second Amendment without compromise Opposes gun restrictions; views Second Amendment as absolute no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights protections and congressional accountability Voted 5 yes · 10 no · 1 missedSupports election security and signed U.S. Term Limits pledge Supports voter ID, SAVE America Act, and purging noncitizens from rolls no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Voted 81 yes · 27 no · 3 missedOpposed U.S. bombing of Iran; questioned war objectives Opposes ground troops abroad; allies should fund own defense no sourced position

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