Mike Beltran
Mike Beltran (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 70. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on November 5, 2024.
Beltran (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 70. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
On June 7, 2024, Beltran announced he would not seek re-election to the Florida House of Representatives District 70. [1]
Biography
Mike Beltran was born in New York, New York. Beltran graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2002. He earned a B.A. in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and a J.D. from Harvard University in 2008. Beltran's career experience includes working as a litigator with Beltran Litigation, P.A.; an associate with Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP; and a law clerk to United States District Judge Steven D. Merryday.[2][3]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Beltran was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Beltran was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 70
Michael Owen defeated Luther Keith Wilkins in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 70 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Owen (R) | 58.8 | 65,037 |
 | Luther Keith Wilkins (D) | 41.2 | 45,620 | |
| Total votes: 110,657 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Luther Keith Wilkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 70.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Owen advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 70.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dennis Cooley (R)
- Mike Beltran (R)
- Jessica Harris (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Beltran in this election.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent Mike Beltran defeated Eleuterio Salazar Jr. in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 70 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Beltran (R) | 62.9 | 48,403 |
| Eleuterio Salazar Jr. (D) | 37.1 | 28,523 | ||
| Total votes: 76,926 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eleuterio Salazar Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 70.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Beltran advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 70.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Mike Beltran defeated Scott Hottenstein in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Beltran (R) | 54.5 | 67,139 |
 | Scott Hottenstein (D) | 45.5 | 56,144 | |
| Total votes: 123,283 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Scott Hottenstein advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Beltran advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kriztofer Cole (R)
2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 57
Mike Beltran defeated Debbie Katt in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Beltran (R) | 55.3 | 46,569 |
 | Debbie Katt (D) | 44.7 | 37,695 | |
| Total votes: 84,264 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57
Debbie Katt advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57
Mike Beltran defeated Sean McCoy in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 57 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Beltran | 53.2 | 9,695 |
| Sean McCoy | 46.8 | 8,528 | ||
| Total votes: 18,223 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Mike Beltran did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mike Beltran did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mike Beltran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beltran's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
My top priority would be working with the state legislature and the county commission to ensure that transportation infrastructure here in Southeast Hillsborough County is improved and congestion is eased.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I believe in limited government and want to ensure that government creates conditions where private enterprise, individuals, professionals, and families can thrive.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Federalist Papers because it provides a great explanation of the structure of our government and a blueprint for statesmanship.
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michele Rayner-Goolsby (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 70 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Michael Owen (R) |
| Preceded by Jake Raburn (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 57 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Adam Anderson (R) |
