Michael Beltran

Michael Beltran is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 57 which covers part of Hillsborough County. Here are some key details about him:

Political Career

• Beltran has served as State Representative for District 57 since November 2018.12
• He was re-elected in 2020 and 2022, winning 54.5% and 62.9% of the vote respectively.2
• In June 2024, Beltran announced he would not seek re-election to his seat.2

Legislative Work

• He has served on several committees, including the Judiciary Committee, Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, and Health Quality Subcommittee.13
• Beltran has sponsored bills related to:
  • Allowing students to wear military uniforms at graduation ceremonies
  • Restricting vaping in public spaces
  • Establishing new county and circuit court judge positions
  • Improving transportation infrastructure in his district13

Professional Background

• Beltran is an attorney specializing in civil and criminal litigation.3
• He founded his own law firm, Beltran Litigation, P.A., in 2013.3
• Prior to that, he worked as an associate at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.3
• He also served as a law clerk for U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday.3

Education

• Beltran graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School.1

Beltran describes himself as a "compassionate constitutional conservative" who believes in limited government and creating conditions for private enterprise and families to thrive.23