Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Florida's 1st District

3 candidates on the ballot.1,2,3

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Jimmy Patronis
Republican · Incumbent
Currently represents Florida's 1st District in the U.S. House.
Gay Valimont
Democrat · Challenger
Tyler L. Davis
No Party Affiliation · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Jimmy PatronisGay ValimontTyler L. Davis
Party on the ballotRepublican1,2,4Democrat1,2,5No Party Affiliation1,2,6
StatusIncumbent7ChallengerChallenger
Raised$4,467,313 through October 14, 20268$295,714 through October 14, 20269Not found in the public sources we checked
Cash on hand$939,4748$34,7239Not found in the public sources we checked
Outside spending$2,313,954 for · $45,893 against10$105,461 for · $0 against11Not found in the public sources we checked
Small business loans and programsNot found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign website says she will work to expand tax incentives and funding for small business owners.12Davis's campaign website supports expanding small businesses' access to capital, reducing regulations on them and simplifying permitting.13
Social Security benefit levelsNot found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign website says she opposes any cuts to Social Security and Medicare and opposes privatizing them.12Davis's campaign website supports protecting Social Security benefits for current retirees and people nearing retirement, and exploring ways to improve the long-term investment returns of the Social Security trust fund.13
Federal spending levelsHis campaign website lists restraining government spending among his priorities in Congress.14Not found in the public sources we checkedDavis's campaign website supports reducing unnecessary federal spending and regularly reviewing federal agencies and programs, keeping those that deliver results and reforming or ending those that no longer do.13

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Jimmy Patronis — 3 issues
  • Military spending
    His campaign website lists investing in the military among his priorities in Congress.14
  • Federal income tax rates
    His campaign website lists cutting taxes among his priorities in Congress.14
  • Data privacy
    His campaign website says he has been working to change the law so Floridians can opt out of having large technology companies sell their personal data when they buy something online.14
Gay Valimont — 9 issues
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    Her campaign website says she will work to strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and oppose tactics that make voting harder.12
  • Police funding
    Her campaign website says she supports funding for both law enforcement and community programs that prevent crime.12
  • Tariffs
    Her campaign website says tariffs have hurt Florida farmers and that she will support policies that help small and mid-sized farms and keep prices fair for farmers and consumers.12
  • Campaign finance rules
    Her campaign website says she supports campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of dark money, and that voters rather than corporations or the very wealthy should decide elections.12
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    Her campaign website says she supports universal background checks for gun sales.12
  • Red flag laws
    Adopt more red flag laws, including a national one
    Her campaign website says she supports federal red flag laws.12
  • Health insurance system
    Her campaign website says she will work for universal, affordable health care so that everyone can see a doctor without going broke.12
  • Large investors buying single-family homes
    Her campaign website says that, as part of lowering housing costs, she will work to stop large Wall Street investors from buying up homes.12
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    Her campaign website says she supports creating a clear legal path to citizenship and humane treatment of Dreamers and people seeking refuge.12
Tyler L. Davis — 3 issues
  • Data centers and electricity costs
    Davis's campaign website says Davis spoke against data centers at a county commission meeting in June 2026, and its issues page supports energy-efficient computing and responsible growth of data centers.13,15
  • Zoning and new housing
    Davis's campaign website supports increasing the housing supply, encouraging workforce and mixed-income housing, and reducing regulations that raise construction costs.13
  • High-speed internet access
    Davis's campaign website lists infrastructure, including broadband, among the platform's focus areas and supports investing in broadband and other infrastructure around military bases.13,16

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.