Kathy Castor

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says she has “delivered for Tampa Bay families” by strengthening the local economy and securing grants and investments that create jobs.[1]
• Points to federal funding she secured for Tampa International Airport, Port Tampa Bay and local roads, bridges and transit.[2]
• Says she works across the aisle, citing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and bipartisan bills on health care for seriously ill children.[1]

Background

• U.S. Representative, Florida District 14, U.S. House of Representatives · 2013–present[3],[4]
• U.S. Representative, Florida District 11, U.S. House of Representatives · 2007–2013[3],[4]
• Member, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · 2002–2006[4]
• Assistant general counsel, Florida Department of Community Affairs[4]

Education

• Bachelor's degree in political science, Emory University[4]
• J.D., Florida State University College of Law[4]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Says she works to grow the middle class and support small businesses as well as employers such as Port Tampa Bay, the University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center.[1]
• Housing
  Says she secured more than $76 million to build and preserve affordable housing in Tampa.[2]
• Veterans
  Says she secured funding for a new bed tower at the James A. Haley VA hospital and for expanding the Tinker PreK-8 school on MacDill Air Force Base.[1],[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Says she has worked to enforce environmental and growth management laws protecting wetlands, Florida's coastline and sensitive lands.[1]
• Health Care
  Says she wants to keep health care affordable; voted in January 2026 to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.[1],[9]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words