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U.S. House · FL-14 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Kathy Castor

Democratic candidate for Florida's 14th Congressional District

Tampa Bay congresswoman and former county commissioner focused on lower health and energy costs, affordable housing, reproductive freedom and safer communities.

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DistrictFL-14
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Kathy stands.

Official position

Protect Affordable Care Act patient safeguards

  • Supports preserving ACA coverage and protections for pre-existing conditions
  • Backs affordable access to local hospitals and community care

Official position

Invest in renewable energy and efficiency

  • Supports renewable energy and conservation funding
  • Backs efficiency investments that reduce families’ electricity costs

Official position

Expand affordable housing and rental transparency

  • Supports more safe, affordable homes and action against rising housing costs
  • Backs clearer pricing and fair treatment of renters

Official position

Require comprehensive firearm background checks

  • Supports background checks for gun sales and transfers
  • Backs additional time to complete checks and restrictions on assault weapons

Official position

Protect reproductive decisions and abortion rights

  • Opposes Florida’s abortion restrictions and supports protecting patients’ freedom to make reproductive health decisions

Official position

Raise wages and strengthen equal-pay protections

  • Supports the Raise the Wage Act and Paycheck Fairness Act to improve earnings and reduce pay disparities

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2024

    Accomplishment

    Recovered $10.1 million for Tampa Bay neighbors

    Her casework team helped return $10.1 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, families and small businesses.

  2. Since 2007

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Tampa Bay in the U.S. House.

  3. 2019–2022

    Experience

    House climate committee chair

    Chaired the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

  4. 2002–2006

    Experience

    Hillsborough County commissioner

    Served on the county commission before her election to Congress.

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