Representative in Congress, District 1 candidates

Jimmy Patronis

Currently represents District 1

Gay Valimont

3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.

Jimmy Patronis

Gay Valimont

Jimmy Patronis

Gay Valimont

Tyler L. Davis

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Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis is a politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District. Before entering federal politics, Patronis built a long career in Florida state government and the private sector. He is a fourth-generation Floridian and a restaurateur whose family owns the historic Capt. Anderson's restaurant in Panama City Beach. Politically, he served in the Florida House of Representatives (2006–2014) and on the Florida Public Service Commission (2015–2017). He is most widely recognized for his tenure as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, a statewide Cabinet position he held from 2017 until his resignation in March 2025 to head to Washington.

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Gay Valimont

Gay Gillespie Valimont is a Pensacola mother, former athletic trainer, and longtime gun violence prevention advocate. After losing her husband to ALS and her young son to a terminal brain tumor in 2020, she returned to public service with renewed purpose. A former Florida State Lead for Moms Demand Action, she grew the chapter by over 400% and helped advance legislative reforms. Her 2025 congressional campaign achieved a historic swing in Florida’s 1st District and flipped Escambia County blue. She is running again on public safety, affordable healthcare, strong schools, economic opportunity, and accountable leadership.

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Tyler L. Davis

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026

Jun 2, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Protect Small Businesses: Costs are up, and profits are down. Read full quote

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Artificial intelligence

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Sponsored To codify Executive Order 14319 (relating to preventing woke AI in the Federal Government).

Aug 5, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Tyler speaking at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on June 17, 2026 against data centers and about greater need for representation in the rural parts of the county.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Voted Yes on Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

May 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Feb 9, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored No Shari’a Act

Sep 26, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Criminal justice and policing

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Voted Yes on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on GUARD Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

Sep 3, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Support Veterans When They Come Home: Gay will protect and expand VA healthcare access, including opposing any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and VA benefits that military members rely on. Read full quote

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Economy, jobs and wages

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He helped reopen Florida, and get people back to work, from the Covid lockdowns by serving on the Reopen Florida Taskforce and fought for legal protections, so small businesses wouldn’t succumb to frivolous Covid-related lawsuits.

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Cosponsored Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Retire through Ownership Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Lower Car Insurance: Car insurance costs have gone through the roof. Read full quote

Our district has a rich culture, but we're facing real challenges: rising costs for food, housing, and insurance that are squeezing working families. We need someone who understands these struggles because they live them too.

She believes Northwest Florida deserves leadership grounded in compassion, integrity, and accountability. Leadership that shows up, listens, and fights for public safety, affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and economic opportunity for working families.

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No one should lose their livelihood simply because industries change. We should be upskilling and reskilling workers—especially in trades—so people can move into higher-paying, future-ready roles without starting over. The goal is not job replacement, but job advancement.

Jobs and workforce development that help people earn more and stay rooted in their communities

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Education

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Voted Yes on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Protect Small Businesses: Costs are up, and profits are down. Read full quote

Education that leads to real opportunity, not just credentials

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Elections and voting

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Cosponsored Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.

Sep 16, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Make Elections Great Again Act

Jan 30, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Jun 10, 2025 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Defend the Right to Vote: Gay will fight to strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and push back against tactics designed to silence communities and make participation harder. Read full quote

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Energy

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter alongside lawmakers Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Daniel Webster, Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. Laurel Lee, Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Byron Donalds to President Donald J. Trump regarding the upcoming Big Beautiful Gulf Lease Sale (BBGLS) 1, urging that blocks within the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) be withdrawn to protect critical military operations and regional economic interests.

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Infrastructure built for the future, including broadband, energy resilience, and water protection

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Environment and climate

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Cosponsored Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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I believe in innovation, technology, and growth—but not at the expense of our land, water, or health. If progress disrespects the planet, it isn’t progress. We can grow responsibly, sustainably, and intelligently if we choose to look hard enough for balanced solutions.

Sustainable innovation that respects the Panhandle’s environment and economy

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Firearms policy

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Common-Sense Gun Laws: Gay supports responsible gun ownership and the measures that keep guns out of dangerous hands, including universal background checks and federal red flag laws.

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Government reform

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Voted Yes on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

Sep 2, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on LACA

Aug 31, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Defend the Right to Vote: Gay will fight to strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and push back against tactics designed to silence communities and make participation harder. Read full quote

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Healthcare

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As State Fire Marshal he made supporting Florida’s firefighting community a priority by securing $10 million in funding and equipment for Urban Search & Rescue Teams, as well as supporting firefighters battling PTSD and cancer, ensuring their treatment was covered. Read full quote

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Cosponsored Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

Sep 14, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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In Congress, Gay will focus on lowering insurance costs, expanding healthcare access, and delivering the full-service VA hospital our veterans need.

Ensure Reliable Healthcare Coverage: Over 10% of Floridians are uninsured. Read full quote

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Housing

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Patronis also protected Florida businesses from the IRS. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Lower Homeowners Insurance: Florida homeowners pay the highest insurance rates in the country. Gay will push for homeowner relief, including supporting federal legislation to cut insurance rates by at least 25%.

Expand Affordable Housing: Hard-working, everyday Floridians deserve a real chance at homeownership. Read full quote

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Immigration

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Cosponsored Nuclear Family Priority Act

Jun 30, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Secure America Act

Jun 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Mar 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Secure the Border Without Abandoning Our Values: Gay supports border security through better technology and more judges. Read full quote

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Infrastructure and transportation

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On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that delivers critical investments for Northwest Florida’s ports, waterways, and communities. Read full quote

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Warrior Road Act, a bill aimed at prioritizing critical roads, highways, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Infrastructure built for the future, including broadband, energy resilience, and water protection

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Local control

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Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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National security and foreign policy

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Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America’s Armed Forces remain the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world.

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Jimmy Patronis also spearheaded efforts to dismantle Leftwing politics from financial decisions by taking ESG head-on and divesting $2 billion from BlackRock, who at the time, was a major proponent of Woke investing. Read full quote

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act, which increases funding for veterans’ health care, strengthens military readiness, and invests in infrastructure to keep America’s armed forces the most lethal fighting force in the world.

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Taxes and government spending

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Also, Congressman Patronis announced $355 million in new investments for Northwest Florida’s military instillations included in the appropriations package to re-open the government.

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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Protect Small Businesses: Costs are up, and profits are down. Read full quote

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Technology and privacy

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Patronis also protected Florida businesses from the IRS. Read full quote

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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Cosponsored Sunset Section 230 Act

Sep 10, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Tyler speaking at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on June 17, 2026 against data centers and about greater need for representation in the rural parts of the county.

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Veterans

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– Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced H.R. 5035 - Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025. This pro-veteran family legislation would cut the red tape for professionally licensed service members and their spouses as they transition to civilian life after their years of service to America.

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Today, Congressman Patronis applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. Read full quote

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In Congress, Gay will focus on lowering insurance costs, expanding healthcare access, and delivering the full-service VA hospital our veterans need.

Ensure Reliable Healthcare Coverage: Over 10% of Floridians are uninsured. Read full quote

Protect Small Businesses: Costs are up, and profits are down. Read full quote

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Animals and wildlife

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Voted Yes on Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Sep 1, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Greyhound Protection Act of 2025

Apr 2, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored FIGHT Act of 2025

Dec 19, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Drug policy

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Secure the Border Without Abandoning Our Values: Gay supports border security through better technology and more judges. Read full quote

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Emergency management

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Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored PFAS Alternatives Act

Jul 21, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Representative in Congress, District 1

Meet the candidates

Jimmy Patronis

Gay Valimont

Tyler L. Davis

Common Ground

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Agriculture and rural policy

Artificial intelligence

Civil rights and freedoms

Criminal justice and policing

Economy, jobs and wages

Education

Elections and voting

Energy

Environment and climate

Firearms policy

Government reform

Healthcare

Housing

Immigration

Infrastructure and transportation

Local control

National security and foreign policy

Taxes and government spending

Technology and privacy

Veterans

Animals and wildlife

Drug policy

Emergency management

Position on major issues

Common Ground

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Representative in Congress, District 1

Meet the candidates

Jimmy Patronis

Gay Valimont

Tyler L. Davis

Common Ground

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Agriculture and rural policy

Artificial intelligence

Civil rights and freedoms

Criminal justice and policing

Economy, jobs and wages

Education

Elections and voting

Energy

Environment and climate

Families and social services

Firearms policy

Government reform

Healthcare

Housing

Immigration

Infrastructure and transportation

Local control

National security and foreign policy

Social Security and retirement

Taxes and government spending

Technology and privacy

Veterans

Animals and wildlife

Drug policy

Emergency management