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Hillsborough County, Florida

Florida House District 70

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Owen and Luther Keith Wilkins. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Owen (Republican), Luther Keith Wilkins (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 70; Michael Owen is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Michael Owen, is on the ballot.

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Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Keep taxes low and oppose fee increases
  • Invest in roads and infrastructure to address traffic congestion in the county
  • Require a more stringent approval process for development to manage growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Owen is a small business owner who has lived in Hillsborough County for more than 40 years and attended Bloomingdale High School, according to his campaign site. He previously served as the Hillsborough County Commissioner for District 4, per Florida Politics.

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Luther Keith Wilkins

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Increasing teacher pay and modernizing school buildings
  • Expanding workforce housing supply with responsibly planned growth
  • Improving veterans' access to VA healthcare, mental health services and jobs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Luther Keith Wilkins served 12 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, including work safeguarding nuclear assets, per his campaign site. He has a background in business, real estate, marketing and insurance, and is challenging incumbent Rep. Michael Owen for a second time, per WMNF.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 70 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Owen and Luther Keith Wilkins. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 70 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hillsborough County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael Owen, full profileLuther Keith Wilkins, full profileOfficial Florida election office