Kimberly Overman
for Congress
Florida District 12
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, FL
Septermber 14, 2026
KIMBERLY OVERMAN CHALLENGES GUS BILIRAKIS TO TELEVISED DEBATES IN FL-12 RACE
TAMPA — In a letter delivered today via email, Democratic Nominee Kimberly Overman challenged Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis to two televised debates in the race for Florida’s 12th Congressional District.
“As the Democratic Nominee for Florida’s 12th Congressional District, I’m writing to challenge you to two televised debates before the November 3, 2026, general election — one in Hillsborough County and one in Pasco County,” Overman wrote in the letter. “As someone who actually lives in the district, I believe my neighbors deserve the opportunity to hear directly from both candidates and assess our visions for the district in person, in their own communities.”
Notably, Congressman Bilirakis resides in Palm Harbor, outside the newly redrawn 12th Congressional District, which covers portions of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Bilirakis has been a Member of Congress for nearly 20 years, having represented FL-12 since 2013, and FL-09 prior to that since 2007.
About Kimberly
Kimberly Overman is a mom, a grandmother, a small business owner, and a public servant with deep roots in Florida’s 12th District. She’s running for Congress because she believes leadership should be about listening, showing up, and delivering real solutions—not playing politics or chasing headlines.
Raised in a working-class family that faced housing insecurity, Kimberly learned early what it means to struggle—and to persevere. Her mother juggled multiple jobs to keep the family afloat, and those early experiences shaped Kimberly’s lifelong commitment to fairness, opportunity, and economic justice.
Over the years, Kimberly has worn many hats: she put herself through college, earned her Certified Financial Planner designation, and built a successful advisory firm focused on ethical financial guidance. She’s volunteered in her community for decades, applying her background in economics and planning to real-world challenges—especially around housing, transportation, and sustainability.
As a Hillsborough County Commissioner from 2018 to 2022, Kimberly delivered during some of the region’s most challenging moments. She led during the COVID-19 pandemic, championing emergency support for small businesses, childcare providers, and vulnerable residents. She pushed for expanded public health programs, affordable housing initiatives, and more equitable infrastructure investment.
But what sets Kimberly apart isn’t just her experience—it’s her empathy. As a mother and grandmother, she knows what’s at stake for the next generation. She understands what families are facing because she’s lived it: the high cost of care, the fear of unexpected bills, the frustration with a system that too often leaves people behind.
In Washington, Kimberly will bring a grounded, no-nonsense approach to leadership—focused on solutions, service, and building a future where everyone has a fair shot.
Learn more at kimberlyoverman.com.
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