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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 18, 2026Hillsborough

Candidates call for investigation into tampered Hillsborough County Republican voter guides

Congressional candidates are requesting an investigation after discovering that voter pamphlets distributed by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee on Saturday were altered to highlight specific candidate Mike Beltran. The tampering involved underlining Beltran's name within the official committee-issued voter guide.

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Why It Matters

This incident concerns the integrity of voter information materials provided by a political party committee to residents in the 14th congressional district.

Key Facts

  • Voter guides issued by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee were found to be tampered with.
  • The tampering consisted of underlining the name of candidate Mike Beltran.
  • The pamphlets were distributed to voters on Saturday.
  • Candidates for the 14th congressional district have requested an investigation into the matter.

Who's Mentioned

personKevin Steele“Congressional candidate calling for an investigation.”personMike Beltran“Congressional candidate whose name was underlined on the tampered guides.”personBea Valenti“Congressional candidate calling for an investigation.”personGavriel Soriano“Congressional candidate calling for an investigation.”location14th congressional district“The district where the affected candidates are running.”personRocky Rochford“Congressional candidate calling for an investigation.”personCarmen Edmonds“President of the Hillsborough County Republican Party.”organizationHillsborough County Republican Executive Committee“The local party organization responsible for the voter guides.”