Florida's 1st Congressional District (FL-1)
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Jimmy Patronis, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.
The district includes all of Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Escambia counties and part of Walton County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 793,302, a median household income of $77,798, and a median age of 39. Of residents 25 and older, 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 redistricting
Florida uses a new congressional map in 2026: EOGPCRP2026, enacted May 4, 2026.
The 2026 election for FL-1 uses the new map's FL-1; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Patronis has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 17 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
17 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-1 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Patronis | Republican | $3,789,738 | $935,302 | Jul 29 |
| Gene Valentino | Republican | $478,960 | $0 | Mar 4 |
| Jennifer Gay Valimont | Democratic | $174,309 | $21,814 | Jul 29 |
| John Frankman | Republican | $128,494 | $62,322 | Jul 29 |
| Joel Rudman | Republican | $125,820 | $0 | Feb 24 |
| Michael Thompson | Republican | $86,976 | -$25,000 | Jun 30 |
| Douglas Connor Chico | Republican | $84,387 | $10,857 | Jul 29 |
| Aaron Dimmock | Republican | $50,636 | $181 | Jun 30 |
| Michelle Salzman | Republican | $39,246 | $0 | Dec 31 |
| Michelle Salzman | Republican | $39,246 | $0 | Dec 31 |
| Gregory Charles Merk | Republican | $35,199 | -$4,350 | Jan 28 |
| Jeff Peacock | Republican | $29,099 | $0 | Mar 31 |
| Stephen Broden | Independent | $19,541 | $0 | Jun 16 |
| Stephen Edward Broden | Independent | $19,541 | $0 | Jun 16 |
| Jeff Witt | Republican | $18,799 | $0 | Dec 31 |
| Ralph John Mills III | Republican | $18,262 | $5,114 | Jul 22 |
| Kevin James Gaffney | Republican | $13,575 | $902 | Aug 7 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 793,302
- Median household income
- $77,798
- Median age
- 39
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Florida senators
Rick ScottU.S. Senator for Florida · Republican
Ashley MoodyU.S. Senator for Florida · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026