NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 10, 2026Hillsborough
Representative Kevin Steele resigns from Florida House seat
State Representative Kevin Steele resigned his seat in the Florida House of Representatives following his relocation to Hillsborough County. The resignation occurred after public disclosure that he had voted in a district other than the one he represented, violating state residency requirements for lawmakers.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The resignation creates a vacancy in the Florida House, necessitating a process to fill the seat and impacting the representation of the district's residents.
Key Facts
- Kevin Steele submitted a formal resignation letter to House Speaker Daniel Perez.
- The resignation follows Steele's move from his district to Hillsborough County.
- Florida law mandates that state lawmakers must reside within the districts they represent.
- Steele's residency status was questioned after he posted a social media photo of himself voting at a library in Tampa.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personKevin Steele“Former State Representative for District 55 and Congressional candidate”personDaniel Perez“Florida House Speaker”locationHillsborough“County where Steele moved.”personDonald Trump“Former President”locationTampa“Location where Steele was photographed voting.”otherDistrict 55“Florida House district formerly represented by Steele”organizationFlorida House of Representatives“The legislative body where the vacancy occurred.”otherDistrict 14“Congressional district where Steele is running”personKathy Castor“Incumbent U.S. Representative for District 14”