NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 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, determining the final ballot options for the congressional seat.
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Who's Mentioned
personKevin Steele“Former state representative and Republican primary candidate.”personMike Beltran“Former state representative and Republican primary candidate.”personBea Valenti“Republican primary candidate and U.S. Navy Reserve member.”locationHillsborough County“The geographic area covered by District 14.”personRocky Rochford“Republican primary candidate who previously faced Rep. Castor in 2024.”organizationWFLA“The news outlet reporting on the primary race.”locationDistrict 14“Congressional district in Hillsborough, Florida”personKathy Castor“Democratic incumbent running for re-election in District 14.”