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U.S. House District 14
2026 Florida U.S. House District 14 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 17, 2026Official Florida records identify Kathy Castor as a qualified Democratic filing for U.S. House District 14. Final ballot placement has not yet been established from a current official ballot artifact.
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2026 General Election
United States Representative
District 14
Kathy Castor
Democrat
Status: Qualified
Date Filed: 12/11/2024
Date Qualified: 06/08/2026
Method: Paid Qualifying Fee
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FEC committee ID: C00410761
FEC committee name: CASTOR FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: http://www.castorforcongress.com/
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She stands up to grow the middle class and boost small business owners, guaranteeing that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. She has successfully fought to bring new, good-paying job opportunities to the region by supporting both small businesses and large economic engines, including Port Tampa Bay, the University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa International Airport, and federally-qualified community health centers.
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She stands up to grow the middle class and boost small business owners, guaranteeing that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. She has successfully fought to bring new, good-paying job opportunities to the region by supporting both small businesses and large economic engines, including Port Tampa Bay, the University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa International Airport, and federally-qualified community health centers.
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is a native Floridian and the first woman elected to represent the people of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties in Congress. Since being elected, Kathy has dedicated her career to serving the Tampa Bay community, building a record of results that has earned trust across the region and across party lines. For nearly two decades, she has delivered for Tampa Bay families by strengthening the local economy, securing grants and investments that create good-paying jobs, and fighting to improve quality of life throughout the region.
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U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is a native Floridian and the first woman elected to represent the people of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties in Congress. Since being elected, Kathy has dedicated her career to serving the Tampa Bay community, building a record of results that has earned trust across the region and across party lines. For nearly two decades, she has delivered for Tampa Bay families by strengthening the local economy, securing grants and investments that create good-paying jobs, and fighting to improve quality of life throughout the region.
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Help Kathy Castor continue to fight for FL-14 families.
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Help Kathy Castor continue to fight for FL-14 families.
From securing federal investments that drive the local economy to championing landmark environmental protections, she works tirelessly to lower family costs, create good-paying jobs, and protect Florida’s unique way of life. As a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congresswoman Castor is dedicated to building a strong, diverse economy that guarantees everyone an equal opportunity to succeed.
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From securing federal investments that drive the local economy to championing landmark environmental protections, she works tirelessly to lower family costs, create good-paying jobs, and protect Florida’s unique way of life. As a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congresswoman Castor is dedicated to building a strong, diverse economy that guarantees everyone an equal opportunity to succeed.
But the work isn’t done. Kathy Castor will continue to fight for a diverse and strong Tampa Bay economy that keeps costs for families in check, keeps health care and energy affordable, and protects our way of life.
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But the work isn’t done. Kathy Castor will continue to fight for a diverse and strong Tampa Bay economy that keeps costs for families in check, keeps health care and energy affordable, and protects our way of life.
Worked across party lines to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Led bipartisan legislation expanding access to life-saving treatments for children with cancer and other rare diseases.
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Worked to improve health-care outcomes for veterans exposed to toxins during military service.
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Supported federal investments to expand the Tinker PreK-8 school at MacDill Air Force Base.
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Voted for a service-member pay increase described by the campaign as the largest in 20 years.
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Secured more than $114 million over three years to modernize Tampa International Airport and federal authorization for a new air-traffic-control tower.
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Secured more than $63 million for Port Tampa Bay expansion and helped obtain a $420 million authorization to deepen the shipping channel.
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Secured more than $250 million for roads, bridges, transit, waterfront infrastructure, flood protection, and related regional projects.
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Secured more than $76 million to build and preserve affordable housing for Tampa families, seniors, and workers.
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Secured funding for military housing and base education facilities and helped establish MacDill as the main operating base for 24 new KC-46 tankers.
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Secured funding for a new VA hospital bed tower with 100 private patient rooms and 40 intensive-care beds, plus continued investment in polytrauma and spinal-cord centers.
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Continue working for a strong Tampa Bay economy that keeps family, health-care, and energy costs affordable.
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Public voting record
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Coverage: January 4, 2007 through July 23, 2026These are descriptive counts from captured official records, not an ideology, effectiveness, or intent score. Subject labels are navigation aids assigned from official measure text. A vote does not establish why the candidate voted that way or support for every provision in a measure.
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Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Castor (FL) | D | FL | Nay
Failed
Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress
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Issue: H RES 5
Vote question: On Motion to Commit with Instructions
Official description: Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress
Status: Failed
Castor | D | FL | Nay
Passed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Castor (FL) | D | FL | Yea
Passed
Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress
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Issue: H RES 5
Vote question: On Ordering the Previous Question
Official description: Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress
Status: Passed
Castor | D | FL | Yea
Passed
Call of the House
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call of the House
Status: Passed
Castor (FL) | D | FL | Present
Passed
Call by States
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call by States
Status: Passed
Castor | D | FL | Present
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6FL11126
Name: CASTOR, KATHY
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL14
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1954816.96
Total disbursements: $679784.77
Cash on hand: $1501762.06
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
Claims that did not clear the publication standard remain visibly excluded.
Reason: HIGH_RISK_CANDIDATE_OWNED_ENTRIES_QUARANTINED
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