Who is running for U.S. House, Florida District 14 in 2026?

U.S. Representative, Florida District 14

Kathy Castor is a native Floridian and former Hillsborough County commissioner who has served in the U.S. House since 2007, representing District 11 until 2013 and District 14 since²³. She is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and was unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary for the redrawn district¹³.

Where they stand 21 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
• Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
• Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
• ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
  • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
  • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
  • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
• AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
  • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
• Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
  • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
• Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
• Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
• Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
• MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
• Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
  • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
  • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
• GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
• Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
  • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
• HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
  • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
• Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source
• Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
• Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
  • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
• E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
• Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2023-05-25) source
  • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2025-06-12) source
• Student loansNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against overriding President Biden's veto of H.J.Res. 45, a resolution to overturn his broad student loan debt cancellation; the override failed 221 to 206. (2023-06-21) source
  • Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
• Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
  • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Former Florida state representative (attorney)

Mike Beltran is a Tampa Bay attorney who runs Beltran Litigation, holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School, and clerked for U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday². He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2024 and won the August 18, 2026 Republican primary for District 14¹².

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a righthigh

  Said · high confidence

  • His campaign site says he has a perfect pro-gun record, opposes red flag laws and magazine bans, and calls the Second Amendment absolute. (2026) source
  • As a Florida state representative, voted for HB 543, which allowed people who meet specified requirements to carry a concealed firearm without a license; it passed the House 76 to 32. (2023-03-24) source
• AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incesthigh

  Said · high confidence

  • His campaign site says he believes Dobbs was correctly decided and that states should set their own abortion policies that include exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. (2026) source
  • As a Florida state representative, voted for SB 300, the Heartbeat Protection Act, which lowered Florida's abortion limit from 15 weeks to 6 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking up to 15 weeks; it passed the House 70 to 40. (2023-04-13) source
• Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he supports banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks. (2026) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he stands with President Trump on immigration and calls for finishing the border wall and deporting criminals and fraudsters. (2026) source
• Foreign policyA strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In his Ballotpedia survey he said the military should be used to protect American interests and that allies should bear more of the cost of defending themselves. (2026) source
• Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In his Ballotpedia survey he said government must strictly limit its role in the economy to consumer protection and safety. (2026) source
• National debtNo single answer fitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In his Ballotpedia survey he named balancing the federal budget as a top goal. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Trade and tariffs, Energy and climate, Judges, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Private citizen (retired U.S. Navy)

Brian Lambert is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer and intelligence specialist before retiring in 2018, and holds a bachelor's degree from Ashford University². He is the Libertarian Party nominee for District 14 and says every vote he casts would begin with whether the Constitution authorizes the federal government to act¹²³.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site supports constitutional carry nationwide for law-abiding adults with no permit, national reciprocity, and opposes bans on commonly owned firearms, magazines and accessories. (2026) source
• Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewables, with competition and innovation rather than mandates or subsidies guiding the market. (2026) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site supports securing all borders and ports of entry, including physical barriers where practical, supports legal immigration, and opposes policies that reward illegal immigration. (2026) source
• HealthcarePrivate insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditionsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site supports expanding patient choice through free-market competition, price transparency and fewer federal mandates. (2026) source
• Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site pledges to eliminate unnecessary federal regulations that burden businesses and entrepreneurs. (2026) source
• Foreign policyA strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site supports maintaining the strongest military in the world, says military force should always serve a clear national interest, and says Congress must authorize military action. (2026) source
• National debtNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site calls the national debt the greatest long-term threat to national security and supports a balanced budget, cutting waste and auditing federal agencies. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Abortion, Trade and tariffs, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Private citizen

Certified write-in candidate. Salomon Hernandez Sr. qualified as a write-in candidate for U.S. House in Florida District 14¹. No campaign website or public issue statements were found².

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Private citizen (construction worker)

Certified write-in candidate. Keith Varian was born in Albany, New York, attended Hudson Valley Community College and works in construction². He qualified as a write-in candidate for District 14 and describes himself as an independent outsider focused on housing costs, inflation and Social Security¹²³.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Social SecurityRaise the payroll tax cap so high earners pay more; no benefit cutsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site proposes applying the Social Security payroll tax to earnings over $400,000, opposes cutting benefits or raising the retirement age to 70 for people earning under $250,000, and supports repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.