FL-14
Mike Beltran (R) vs. Kathy Castor (D) vs. Brian Lambert (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Mike Beltran
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Lower Healthcare Costs & Expand Access
- Lower the Cost of Living & Keep More of What You Earn
- Grow Jobs & Remove Barriers to Opportunity
- Ban Congressional Stock Trading
- Support Our Veterans & Military
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Mike Beltran for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Kathy Castor
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Kathy Castor", checked against FEC records.
Brian Lambert
Who they are
In their words: “Official campaign website for Brian Lambert, Libertarian candidate for Congress in Florida's 14th District. Learn about Brian, his priorities, and where he stands.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Second Amendment
- Veterans
- Border Security & Immigration
- Healthcare Reform
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
While Joe Biden and Kathy Castor spent trillions and stuck families with the bill, Mike was delivering real relief: tax holidays on gas and everyday purchases, and the largest tax cut in Florida history. The average Tampa Bay family lost $28,000 to Biden-Castor inflation.source
Lower taxes, reduce regulation, and let American entrepreneurs succeed. Read My Position →source
Restore fiscal discipline, balance the budget, and protect future generations from crushing debt. Read My Position →source
Tampa Bay families shouldn't have to drive an hour or take a day off work to see a doctor. Mike broke up healthcare bureaucracies that blocked new clinics from opening and expanded telehealth access so affordable, high-quality care is available to everyone, especially working families and seniors.source
Restore patient choice, medical freedom, price transparency, and competition while reducing unnecessary federal interference in healthcare. Read My Position →source
Mike stands 100% with President Trump on immigration. We need to finish the wall, deport the criminals and fraudsters, and restore law and order at our southern border. Florida's families deserve security, not an open-border disaster.source
Secure every border and port of entry while supporting legal immigration and the rule of law. Read My Position →source
Our police officers and first responders put themselves on the line every day to keep Tampa Bay safe. Mike stands firmly behind law enforcement and will oppose any effort to defund, undermine, or politicize the men and women who protect our communities.source
Mike has a perfect pro-gun record. No red flag laws, no magazine bans, no compromise. The Second Amendment is absolute and Mike will fight to keep it that way in Congress.source
Protect the right to keep and bear arms and defend the Constitution without compromise. Read My Position →source
Mike has always fought to protect life. He believes Dobbs was correctly decided and that states, not Washington bureaucrats, judges, or politicians, should set their own policies that include exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.source
Parents know what is best for their children. Mike championed school choice in Tallahassee, giving families the freedom to choose the school and education that works for them.source
Education is not one-size-fits-all. Empower parents, support teachers, and give every child the opportunity to succeed. Read My Position →source
Reliable, affordable energy strengthens our economy, protects national security, and reduces dependence on foreign adversaries. Read My Position →source
The men and women who served this country earned every benefit and every right they were promised. Mike will fight to ensure our veterans receive the care, resources, and respect they deserve.source
America must keep its promises to the men and women who served. Read My Position →source
Public service should not create opportunities for personal financial gain. From the start, Mike has supported banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and strengthening transparency and accountability rules to help prevent conflicts of interest and protect public trust.source
Restore confidence through transparency, accountability, and secure elections. Read My Position →source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Foreign policy & defense, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Kathy Castor (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated a toss-up. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Florida Division of Elections candidate list (2026 General, U.S. Representative, qualified).
