Democrat Bryan Beckman of Clearwater is running for Florida House of Representatives District 58 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

He faces Republican incumbent Kimberly Berfield.

Beckman is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. He challenged Berfield in 2024 and lost, receiving 42.4% of the vote (38,283 votes) to Berfield's 57.6% (52,103 votes), according to Ballotpedia. Beckman says on his campaign website that representing constituents in Tallahassee will be his full-time job.

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Residence: Clearwater, Florida
  • Family: Wife Kathleen, three children, according to his campaign website. Beckman says Kathleen served four years as a Clearwater city councilmember.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, 1986, according to Ballotpedia
  • Background: Beckman says he was raised in the Midwest by parents who worked in the auto industry for many years

Experience and public service

Beckman lists the following experience on his campaign website:

  • Global warehouse and transportation system team leader at a global food company
  • Founder and president of Pinellas Green Foundation, according to BallotReady
  • Board member, Clearwater Housing Alliance
  • Board member, North Pinellas League of Women Voters
  • Board member, Suncoast Sierra Group
  • Board member, Pinellas Parks and Conservation Advisory Board
  • Volunteer youth sports coach

Fundraising

As of late June 2026, Beckman had raised more than $85,000 and spent just over $16,000, leaving about $69,000 in his campaign account, Florida Politics reported. His campaign drew primarily small-dollar donations, with 62 of 64 contributions in one reporting period worth $100 or less.

On the issues

Beckman outlines the following positions on his campaign website:

Affordability and housing: Beckman says the Legislature can lower Florida's cost of living by investing in affordable housing through increased workforce housing funds, stronger tenant protections and incentives for local governments to build mixed-income communities. He also calls for tackling property insurance costs, expanding access to affordable childcare and providing targeted tax relief for low- and moderate-income families.

Property and auto insurance: Beckman says property insurance costs in Florida have more than doubled in five years, with homeowners paying about five times the national average. He calls for a state catastrophic fund to address hurricane impacts and reduce insurance costs.

Energy costs: Beckman says electricity bills in Florida have increased by 25%. He calls for utilities to increase funding for energy efficiency programs, eliminate barriers for residential solar and remove extra fees he says have cost ratepayers over $1 billion. He says he plans to introduce an "Energy Freedom Plan" to lower energy costs.

Healthcare: Beckman says he supports expanding Medicaid to cover more than 800,000 low-income workers. He calls for increased transparency in insurance markets and expanded access to primary and preventive care. He says he supports women's reproductive rights, including access to birth control and abortion care.

Public education: Beckman says Florida's universal voucher program lacks oversight, transparency and accountability. He calls for investing in competitive teacher salaries and ensuring all publicly funded schools meet the same transparency and testing requirements.

The Clearwater Sentinel did not receive a questionnaire response from this candidate. This profile is based on public records, campaign materials and published reporting.