14th Congressional District Candidates Seek Investigation Over Altered Voter Guides
In the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) area, candidates for the 14th congressional district are calling for an investigation after voter guides distributed by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee were found to have been altered. Specifically, a pamphlet given to voters…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 17, 2026 —
Candidates in Florida’s 14th Congressional District are demanding an investigation into voter guides that were allegedly altered before distribution. The guides, provided by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee, were reportedly tampered with, leading to concerns among the candidates.
The issue came to light on Saturday when a pamphlet distributed to voters was observed to have specific modifications. According to reports, the name of candidate Mike Beltran was underlined on one such guide. The extent of the alterations and whether other guides were similarly affected has not been fully detailed.
In response to the discovery, candidates have publicly called for a thorough investigation into the matter. The specific details regarding who altered the guides, the intent behind the modifications, and the potential impact on voters are key points of concern. The contractor responsible for distributing the guides has not been publicly identified. Furthermore, information regarding any permits or specific protocols followed for the distribution of these voter guides was not immediately available. The outcome of any official inquiry into this incident remains to be seen.
Story summarized from the original created by Marilyn Parker on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
