PENSACOLA, Fla. — For the second time in less than two years, Jimmy Patronis and Gay Valimont are going head-to-head on Tuesday for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat.
In April 2025, Patronis defeated the democrat Valimont in a special election to replace Matt Gaetz. He earned 56.9% percent of the vote to Valimont’s 42.3%.
The incumbent Patronis is endorsed by President Donald Trump. His campaign emphasizes tax cuts, spending restraint, military investment and veterans’ services. He previously served in the Florida House (2006–14), Public Service Commission (2015–17) and as state CFO (2017–25)…