Mike Beltran
Mike Beltran | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| In office November 6, 2018 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jake Raburn |
| Succeeded by | Michael Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1984 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Mike Beltran (born June 26, 1984) is an American litigation attorney in the state of Florida. He is a Republican former member of the Florida House of Representatives, having represented the state's 70th district, which includes part of Hillsborough County.
Education and legal career
Beltran was born in New York City. He earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2008. He practiced law in the Tampa Bay area before entering politics.[1]
Political career
Florida House of Representatives
Beltran served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 70 from November 2018 to November 2024.[2]
During his time in the Florida House of Representatives, Beltran sponsored bills to permit graduating high school students to wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces at commencement ceremonies,[3] to establish restrictions on minors vaping in indoor public spaces and within 1,000 feet of schools,[4] and to allow parents to anonymously and safely surrender infants to hospital staff via a safe-haven law.[5]
2026 U.S. House election
On August 18, 2026, Beltran won the crowded Republican primary election in Florida's 14th congressional district. Beltran advanced to the November 3, 2026, general election to face Democratic incumbent Kathy Castor. Beltran received 45.6% of the vote, while Kevin Steele came in second place with 30.2%. The remaining six candidates each received less than 10% of the vote.[6]
Personal life
Beltran and his wife, Hope, have two sons.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Mike Beltran". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Mike Beltran jumps into CD 14 race to challenge Kathy Castor". Florida Politics. May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Gov. Ron DeSantis okays military dress uniforms for high school graduations". Tampa Bay Times. May 24, 2019.
- ↑ "Florida vaping ban ready for final vote in Senate". Orlando Sentinel. March 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Mike Beltran won't seek a fourth term, opening HD 70 seat". Florida Politics. June 9, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Representative – District 14 (Republican)". Florida Election Watch. Florida Division of Elections. August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.