2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Florida congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Florida's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Jimmy Patronis (Republican), Gay Valimont (Democratic) and Tyler Davis (No Party Affiliation).

  • Jimmy PatronisRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $4.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Jimmy Patronis's sponsored bills →
  • Gay ValimontDemocratic✓ Verified
    $276K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Tyler DavisNo Party Affiliation✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Jimmy Patronis votes yea on multiple healthcare bills including the EARLY Act reauthorization and Medicaid harm prevention, and supports immigration security measures such as the BOWOW Act and deporting fraudsters, while voting nay on a national emergency resolution 13. Gay Valimont supports expanding affordable healthcare access, defending Social Security and Medicare, and lowering drug costs, as well as securing the border with technology and judges and creating clear legal pathways to citizenship 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJimmy PatronisRepublicanGay ValimontDemocraticTyler DavisNo Party Affiliation
Economy & Jobs

Patronis supports legislation to protect consumers from rising utility costs and advocates for increased funding for military and veterans' infrastructure to strengthen the economy.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Patronis votes yea on multiple economic bills including technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but votes nay on the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports lowering insurance costs, fighting corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, and protecting small businesses and workers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Valimont proposes having the federal government cover 25% of property insurers' reinsurance costs through FEMA to lower Florida insurance premiums.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Davis supports workforce development, skilled-trades training, and education-industry partnerships to grow jobs in Northwest Florida.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Patronis votes yea on healthcare-related bills including EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports expanding affordable healthcare access, defending Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug costs, and retaining healthcare workers in Florida.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jimmy Patronis votes yea on healthcare-related bills including EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities 1. Gay Valimont supports expanding affordable healthcare access, defending Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug costs, and retaining healthcare workers in Florida 2.
Immigration

Patronis votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports securing the border with technology and judges, overhauling the immigration system, and creating clear legal pathways to citizenship.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Jimmy Patronis votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, the BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 1. Gay Valimont supports securing the border with technology and judges, overhauling the immigration system, and creating clear legal pathways to citizenship 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Patronis urges Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters, and battery-powered devices ahead of hurricanes to ensure public safety.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Patronis votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports funding law enforcement and community crime prevention programs, fighting the opioid crisis, and enacting common-sense gun laws including universal background checks and red flag laws.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jimmy Patronis urges Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters, and battery-powered devices ahead of hurricanes to ensure public safety 1. He votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Gay Valimont supports funding law enforcement and community crime prevention programs, fighting the opioid crisis, and enacting common-sense gun laws including universal background checks and red flag laws 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Patronis votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, congressional budget for 2027, continuing appropriations, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports expanding tax incentives and funding for small businesses and fighting insurance price gouging that harms businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jimmy Patronis votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, congressional budget for 2027, continuing appropriations, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations 1. Gay Valimont supports expanding tax incentives and funding for small businesses and fighting insurance price gouging that harms businesses 2.
Energy & Environment

Patronis supports curtailing oil drilling in the Gulf of America to protect military training ranges and regional economic interests.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Patronis votes yea on disapproval of EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but votes nay on nationwide consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Patronis supports strengthening America’s military through increased funding, advancing the NDAA, and protecting military installations and readiness.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Patronis votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on National Defense Authorization, naming VA clinic, and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Valimont supports full funding for the VA, expanded Tricare coverage, and resources for military families and veterans' transition programs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jimmy Patronis supports strengthening America’s military through increased funding, advancing the NDAA, and protecting military installations and readiness 1. He voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on the National Defense Authorization, naming a VA clinic, and the FISA Amendments Act extension 2. Gay Valimont supports full funding for the VA, expanded Tricare coverage, and resources for military families and veterans' transition programs 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jimmy Patronis votes yea on healthcare-related bills including EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities. Gay Valimont supports expanding affordable healthcare access, defending Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug costs, and retaining healthcare workers in Florida.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jimmy Patronis votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, the BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Gay Valimont supports securing the border with technology and judges, overhauling the immigration system, and creating clear legal pathways to citizenship.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jimmy Patronis urges Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters, and battery-powered devices ahead of hurricanes to ensure public safety. He votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Gay Valimont supports funding law enforcement and community crime prevention programs, fighting the opioid crisis, and enacting common-sense gun laws including universal background checks and red flag laws.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jimmy Patronis votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, congressional budget for 2027, continuing appropriations, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations. Gay Valimont supports expanding tax incentives and funding for small businesses and fighting insurance price gouging that harms businesses.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jimmy Patronis supports strengthening America’s military through increased funding, advancing the NDAA, and protecting military installations and readiness. He voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on the National Defense Authorization, naming a VA clinic, and the FISA Amendments Act extension. Gay Valimont supports full funding for the VA, expanded Tricare coverage, and resources for military families and veterans' transition programs.