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Kimberly Kim Berfield

Bryan Beckman

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Kimberly Kim Berfield

Bryan Beckman

Kimberly Kim Berfield

Bryan Beckman

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Kimberly "Kim" Berfield is an American politician currently serving as the incumbent State Representative for Florida House District 58. Berfield is a business executive who holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Northeastern University. She has a long history in Florida public service, having previously served three terms in the Florida House representing the 50th District from 2000 to 2006.

Berfield campaigns as a seasoned, pro-business fiscal conservative, leveraging her deep roots in Pinellas County to focus on local economic stability and community health.

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Bryan Beckman

Bryan, a candidate for Florida House District 58, credits his Midwestern upbringing with instilling values of family, hard work, and community service. After leading global warehouse and transportation teams in the food industry, he settled in Clearwater with his wife, Kathleen, and their three children. He has remained active in the community through youth coaching and energy-saving initiatives, including founding the Pinellas Green Foundation.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Finally, my entire adult life, I have strongly supported women’s reproductive rights, including the right to access birth control and abortion care. Read full quote

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Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored THC

Jan 9, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Cosponsored Refrigerant Safety and Agricultural Continuity

Jan 5, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted No on Data Centers

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Florida families should not subsidize massive data centers through either their tax dollars or their electric bills. Read full quote

Data centers pay their own way. No special taxpayer giveaways. No shifting infrastructure costs onto families. No higher household electric bills to subsidize massive corporate developments. Florida can welcome innovation without writing corporations a blank check.

No public positions found.

Civil rights and freedoms

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Criminal justice and policing

A few key pieces of Berfield’s legislation from the 2023 session include: House Bill 825 – Assault or Battery on Hospital Personnel: A bill that became law escalates assault or battery on healthcare workers to a higher classification of crime. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+80 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

To sustain our community’s old Florida charm and growth we must fight to ensure we do not experience the reduction tourism dollars received to rejuvenate our hallmark economy.

Lower taxes and responsible government spending are critical to ensure our economy thrives. Identifying tax incentives will permit our small businesses to hire more people, as well as empowering citizens to experience a more prosperous life.

Our logistical system continues to have greater demands placed on it as we evolve as a community. Read full quote

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Auto Insurance: Florida consistently ranks as one of the most expensive states for auto insurance in the U.S., with recent data (2025) showing it as the second most costly in the U.S.

Helping our neighbors lower their living costs, and improve the health and well being of families, is a consistent priority of mine.

We can also ease financial pressure on households by raising wages for critical workers, expanding Medicaid to reduce healthcare expenses, and providing targeted tax relief for low- and moderate-income families.

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No public positions found.

Education

Our young people need to be able to learn the basics to compete on a world stage. Read full quote

As our next state representative, Kimberly Berfield will apply her conservative values, successful business skills and extensive public education knowledge to address skyrocketing property taxes, protect private property from forced annexation, and act as champion for our local public schools so our kids get the high-quality resources they need.

Official record

Voted Yes on Higher Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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That begins with investing in competitive salaries to attract and retain high-quality teachers, ensuring that all publicly funded schools (including charter and private voucher schools) meet the same transparency and state testing requirements, and creating a level playing field where every child is held to consistent academic expectations. Read full quote

The expansion of “Schools of Hope” continues to siphon public dollars into profit-driven charter operators that can use public school facilities and services at no cost, weakening neighborhood schools already stretched thin. Read full quote

Why shouldn't a school, city, nonprofit, church, or small business be able to put solar on its property and immediately begin lowering its energy costs without making a huge upfront investment? Read full quote

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Elections and voting

Official record

Voted Yes on Elections

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Real energy reform requires public confidence that legislators are working for the people they represent—not the utilities they regulate. Read full quote

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Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Utilities need to increase their funding for energy efficiencies programs that will significantly lower energy bills, eliminate red tape for residential solar, and eliminate extra fees that have cost rate payers over $1 Billion.

Bryan will fight to end this charge as quickly and responsibly as Florida law allows and reform state policy so families aren't left paying for decades when major utility investments fail. We paid enough. It's time to get this charge off our bills.

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Environment and climate

Official record

Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Florida should protect our beaches and state parks, and invest in resiliency throughout the state. Florida should adopt sustainability policies that conserve our natural resources, reduce pollution, and grow our economy which relies on tourism and the outdoors.

I have helped numerous families, non-profits, churches, and municipalities lower their energy bills. As Founder and President of the Pinellas Green Foundation, I'm proud of the large savings and corresponding reduction in pollution.

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Families and social services

Official record

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Out-of-home Placement Providers and Treatment Facilities

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

Mar 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Helping our neighbors lower their living costs, and improve the health and well being of families, is a consistent priority of mine.

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+3 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Government reform

Official record

Voted Yes on Judges

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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The people who regulate the utilities should be independent of the utilities. Bryan believes restoring that independence is essential to rebuilding trust, preventing conflicts of interest, and putting ratepayers first.

No public positions found.

Healthcare

A few key pieces of Berfield’s legislation from the 2023 session include: House Bill 825 – Assault or Battery on Hospital Personnel: A bill that became law escalates assault or battery on healthcare workers to a higher classification of crime. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Health Care

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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HEALTHCARE The single most impactful step we can take is to finally expand Medicaid. Read full quote

We can also ease financial pressure on households by raising wages for critical workers, expanding Medicaid to reduce healthcare expenses, and providing targeted tax relief for low- and moderate-income families.

Affordability is my top priority. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Housing

Our state needs to remain steadfast in lowering insurance premium rates. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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A state catastrophic fund that addresses hurricane impacts would dramatically reduce property and car insurance, as similarly done in other states.

Property Insurance: Over the last five years, the cost of property insurance in Florida has more than doubled! Homeowners in the state are now paying about five times the national average.

The Legislature can lower Florida’s cost of living by investing in truly affordable housing through increased workforce housing funds, stronger tenant protections, and incentives for local governments to build mixed-income communities. Read full quote

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No public positions found.

Immigration

Official record

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

Our logistical system continues to have greater demands placed on it as we evolve as a community. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Local control

As our next state representative, Kimberly Berfield will apply her conservative values, successful business skills and extensive public education knowledge to address skyrocketing property taxes, protect private property from forced annexation, and act as champion for our local public schools so our kids get the high-quality resources they need.

Official record

Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

National security and foreign policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Social Security and retirement

Official record

Voted Yes on Retirement

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Jun 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Eliminating taxes like the tax businesses pay on rent for commercial property, from 4.5% to 2.0%, is progress we need to continue making for them to flourish.

The government needs to stop taking money out of our pockets – we hardworking Floridians – to pay for more government. Read full quote

Lower taxes and responsible government spending are critical to ensure our economy thrives. Identifying tax incentives will permit our small businesses to hire more people, as well as empowering citizens to experience a more prosperous life.

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We can also ease financial pressure on households by raising wages for critical workers, expanding Medicaid to reduce healthcare expenses, and providing targeted tax relief for low- and moderate-income families.

The affordability issues hitting us hard right now are a direct result of years and years of poor leadership in Tallahassee. Read full quote

Why shouldn't a school, city, nonprofit, church, or small business be able to put solar on its property and immediately begin lowering its energy costs without making a huge upfront investment? Read full quote

+3 more

No public positions found.

Technology and privacy

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Data Centers

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Florida families should not subsidize massive data centers through either their tax dollars or their electric bills. Read full quote

Data centers pay their own way. No special taxpayer giveaways. No shifting infrastructure costs onto families. No higher household electric bills to subsidize massive corporate developments. Florida can welcome innovation without writing corporations a blank check.

No public positions found.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

May 2, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+1 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Emergency management

Official record

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+5 more

Meanwhile, representatives in Tallahassee have given the insurance industry taxpayer funded handouts and made it nearly impossible for many Floridians to receive payments on valid claims for the 2024 hurricanes.

No public positions found.

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