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State Rep. Mike Beltran, a Lithia Republican, has announced his run for reelection in the new House District 70.
That means he will not face Rep. Andrew Learned, a Brandon Democrat, in what was shaping up to be a top contest in November.
“The new districts won’t change my commitment to advocating for our community, advancing conservative policies, and protecting the Constitution,” Beltran told Florida Politics.
Beltran first won election to the House in 2018 and is seeking a third consecutive term. The new HD 70 includes portions of Beltran’s current district, including residents of Apollo Beach and Sun City Center.
– Kelly Hayes, Florida Politics