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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 1)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Jimmy Patronis (Republican), Douglas Chico (Republican), John Frankman (Republican), Gay Valimont (Democratic), and Tyler Davis (No Party Affiliation). The seat is currently held by Jimmy Patronis (Republican), who has served since April 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Douglas Chico

Republican

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John Frankman

Republican

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Gay Valimont

Democratic

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Tyler Davis

No Party Affiliation

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Incumbent's record this term

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Jimmy Patronis

Republican · Since April 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Small Business
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

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2026 Florida U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Florida in 2026?

Jimmy Patronis (Republican), Douglas Chico (Republican), John Frankman (Republican), Gay Valimont (Democratic), and Tyler Davis (No Party Affiliation). Jimmy Patronis is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Jimmy Patronis, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since April 2025.

What committees does Jimmy Patronis serve on?

Jimmy Patronis serves on House Committee on Small Business and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.