Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor
FL-14 Democratic nominee?
$3.3K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationFlorida
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports preserving and expanding tax credits for clean energy and health-care-related tax credits, opposes large deficit-exploding tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy and big corporations, and has voted for legislation that protects premium tax credits and funds investments in jobs and clean energy. These positions indicate favoring targeted tax measures and investments rather than large tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and preserving the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid access for Floridians; has introduced and supported legislation and outreach to increase ACA enrollment and restore Medicaid-related funding. Advocates for policies to reduce health care costs and protect coverage for people with preexisting conditions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting asylum seekers and immigrant families, expanding legal pathways and humanitarian protections, and reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement to prevent abuses while calling for smarter border security. Has sponsored and supported legislation such as the DREAM Act and bills to keep families together and extend temporary protected status. Positions emphasize reform and humanitarian protections while acknowledging the need for enforcement reforms.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the right to abortion access and opposes state abortion bans; has called for protecting reproductive health freedoms and backed federal legislation to protect abortion access up to viability. Serves in the House Pro-Choice Caucus and has cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Climate & Energy
Kathy Castor has led Democratic climate efforts in the U.S. House, sponsoring and promoting comprehensive clean-energy legislation and a congressional climate action plan while supporting investment in renewables, energy efficiency, and emissions reductions. She has advocated for major federal clean‑energy investments and consumer incentives and has included technologies such as nuclear in a low‑carbon portfolio. Her record shows consistent support for Paris‑aligned goals and large-scale climate policy while accepting a role for transitional energy solutions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and other gun-violence prevention measures while continuing to work within the framework of elected office; is a member of congressional gun-violence prevention groups and has backed legislation to close the ‘‘Charleston loophole’’ in background checks.
News
Kathy Castor is in the news because Republicans are already positioning to challenge her seat in Florida's 14th Congressional District in 2026. An early poll showed Republican Mike Beltran leading other GOP candidates in the district's primary field. The reporting suggests the race is starting to take shape, but it is still early.
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