Pasco County state Rep Kevin Steele drops out of race for CFO

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 287

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The possibility that at least one Florida Cabinet position could have a competitive primary this election season apparently has been extinguished, now that Pasco County Republican Rep. Kevin Steele is dropping out of the race for Florida chief financial officer, and instead will run for re-election to his state House District 55 seat.

“After much prayer and reflection with my family, we have made the decision that I will seek re-election to Florida House District …

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