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Jimmy
Patronis

Jimmy Patronis is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District, first elected in a 2025 special election.

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Background

Jimmy Patronis is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Florida's 1st Congressional District. He has held the seat since April 1, 2025, when he won a special election, and is the incumbent candidate in the November 2026 general election. 312

Before his congressional service, Patronis was Florida's chief financial officer from 2017 to 2025, having been appointed in 2017 and subsequently winning two statewide elections. He earlier served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives (2006–2014) and also served on Florida's Public Service Commission (2015–2017), Elections Commission, and the state Constitutional Revision Commission. 13

Patronis was born and raised in Panama City, Florida, and worked for years at his family's restaurant, Capt. Anderson's, in Panama City Beach, beginning with tasks such as filling ketchup bottles and later taking on leadership responsibilities. He earned an associate degree in restaurant management from Gulf Coast Community College in 1994 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State University in 1996. 23

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Florida
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District
Website
joinjimmy.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jimmy Patronis voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Apr 7, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
587
missed
0.2%
with their party’s majority
95%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    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”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    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”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 587 votes →

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    Patronis faces Democrat Gay Valimont in FL-1 general election

    Patronis, a Republican, is listed as the general-election candidate against Democrat Gay Valimont in Florida's 1st Congressional District. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    FL voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Patronis speaks to Newsmax, warning Hurricane Isaias 'not going to be a normal storm'

    Patronis appeared on Newsmax to discuss Hurricane Isaias approaching his district, warning residents the storm would not be ordinary.

    Rep. Patronis to Newsmax: Isaias 'Not Going to Be a Normal Storm' · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    filing
    Patronis files House companion bill to curtail drilling in the Gulf of America

    Patronis's office announced he filed a House companion to Senate legislation introduced by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody that would curtail Gulf drilling to protect the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.

    Congressman Patronis Files Senate Companion Bill ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 9
    news
    NewsChannel 7 interviews Patronis ahead of Hurricane Isaias landfall

    Patronis spoke with NewsChannel 7 as U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District ahead of Hurricane Isaias making landfall.

    NewsChannel 7 speaks with Jimmy Patronis · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 8
    news
    Patronis urges Floridians to take Hurricane Isaias seriously as storm approaches

    As Hurricane Isaias approached Florida, Patronis urged residents to take the storm seriously ahead of its landfall.

    Patronis urges Floridians to take Isaias seriously · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    news
    Patronis introduces GI Bill Transferability Act to expand benefits for military families

    Patronis announced he had introduced the GI Bill Transferability Act, which would remove the four-year service requirement for transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child, allow transfers after military service, and cover children born after a servicemember leaves the military.

    Congressman Patronis Introduces Legislation to Expand GI Bill ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson official
    Listed as endorser on Patronis's campaign site; no endorsement date specified. joinjimmy.com
  • Majority Leader Steve Scalise official
    Listed as endorser on Patronis's campaign site; no endorsement date specified. joinjimmy.com
  • Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Patronis; no date or announcement link provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Majority Whip Tom Emmer official
    Listed as endorser on Patronis's campaign site; no endorsement date specified. joinjimmy.com
  • IAFF Local 3158 Destin Firefighters Association union
    Listed in iVoterGuide's endorsement section for Patronis; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Association of Home Builders organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Patronis; no date or announcement link provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Neal Dunn official
    Listed among Patronis's endorsers in iVoterGuide's 2026 Florida District 1 candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump publicly endorsed Patronis for reelection in a Truth Social post dated August 12, 2026; also listed on Patronis campaign site. presidency.ucsb.edu · Aug 12, 2026
  • International Franchise Association (IFA) organization
    Endorsed Patronis on July 30, 2026, naming him a 'Friend of Franchising.' Patronis acknowledged the endorsement on X on July 31. franchise.org · Jul 30, 2026
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Endorsement reported by Florida Politics on July 28, 2026. Patronis stated he was 'proud to have the NRA's endorsement.' floridapolitics.com · Jul 28, 2026
  • Michael Adkinson Jr. (Walton County Sheriff) official
    Campaign announced endorsement on July 6, 2026; reported by local media July 8–10. ssrnews.com · Jul 6, 2026
  • Chip Simmons (Escambia County Sheriff) official
    Campaign announced endorsement on July 6, 2026; reported by local media July 8–10. ssrnews.com · Jul 6, 2026
  • Bob Johnson (Santa Rosa County Sheriff) official
    Campaign announced endorsement on July 6, 2026; reported by local media July 8–10. ssrnews.com · Jul 6, 2026
  • Eric Aden (Okaloosa County Sheriff) official
    Campaign announced endorsement on July 6, 2026; reported by local media July 8–10. ssrnews.com · Jul 6, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$3.79M
Spent
$2.85M
Cash on hand
$935K

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL01390(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] PATRONIS, JIMMY (a Representative from Florida)(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Congressman Patronis Files Senate Companion Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] NewsChannel 7 speaks with Jimmy Patronis(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Rep. Patronis to Newsmax: Isaias 'Not Going to Be a Normal Storm'(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Patronis urges Floridians to take Isaias seriously(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Press Releases | Representative Jimmy Patronis - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] Press Releases | Representative Jimmy Patronis - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  8. [8] Congressman Patronis Introduces Legislation to Expand GI Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Voter Guide Profile for FL U.S. House, District 1 candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  10. [10] FL voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  11. [11] Jimmy Patronis (R) – FL-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
  12. [12] Truth Social Posts of August 12, 2026(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  13. [13] IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  14. [14] Delegation for 7.28.26: Defensive — overdose — labor — bots — endangered(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  15. [15] All CD-1 Sheriffs Unite Behind Congressman Jimmy Patronis - South Santa Rosa News(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
  16. [16] Jimmy Patronis for Congress: HOME(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2026
  17. [17] Congressman Patronis Introduces the “Firearm Freedom Act ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2026
  18. [18] Patronis, Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Allow Younger Generations ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 10, 2026
  19. [19] Schumer Wants Law Enforcement and Military Servicemembers to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2025
  20. [20] Congressman Patronis: Congress Delivered a Big, Beautiful Victory for America(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2025
  21. [21] Congress | Representative Jimmy Patronis - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  22. [22] Economy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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