Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 29, 2026 —

Businessman John Peters Shifts Congressional Run to Challenge Incumbent in Florida’s 14th District

Businessman John Peters, a Republican, has altered his congressional campaign plans, now intending to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida’s 14th Congressional District. This strategic adjustment comes after the implementation of a new congressional map by the state of Florida. The revised map has reportedly made the boundaries of the 14th Congressional District more favorable to Republican candidates.

Previously, Peters had announced his intention to run for an open seat in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. The shift to challenge Castor in the newly configured 14th District signifies a change in strategy, likely influenced by the redistricting process.

Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Ogles on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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