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Representative in Congress, District 1

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Tyler L. Davis

 

Jimmy Patronis

Currently represents District 1

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Jimmy Patronis

Currently represents District 1

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Protect Small Businesses: Costs are up, and profits are down. Read full quote

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Tyler speaking at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on June 17, 2026 against data centers and about greater need for representation in the rural parts of the county.

Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Criminal justice and policing

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Support Veterans When They Come Home: Gay will protect and expand VA healthcare access, including opposing any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and VA benefits that military members rely on. Read full quote

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Economy, jobs and wages

No one should lose their livelihood simply because industries change. We should be upskilling and reskilling workers—especially in trades—so people can move into higher-paying, future-ready roles without starting over. The goal is not job replacement, but job advancement.

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He helped reopen Florida, and get people back to work, from the Covid lockdowns by serving on the Reopen Florida Taskforce and fought for legal protections, so small businesses wouldn’t succumb to frivolous Covid-related lawsuits.

She believes Northwest Florida deserves leadership grounded in compassion, integrity, and accountability. Leadership that shows up, listens, and fights for public safety, affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and economic opportunity for working families.

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Education

Education that leads to real opportunity, not just credentials

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She believes Northwest Florida deserves leadership grounded in compassion, integrity, and accountability. Leadership that shows up, listens, and fights for public safety, affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and economic opportunity for working families.

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Elections and voting

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Defend the Right to Vote: Gay will fight to strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and push back against tactics designed to silence communities and make participation harder. Read full quote

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Energy

Infrastructure built for the future, including broadband, energy resilience, and water protection

Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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Environment and climate

I believe in innovation, technology, and growth—but not at the expense of our land, water, or health. If progress disrespects the planet, it isn’t progress. We can grow responsibly, sustainably, and intelligently if we choose to look hard enough for balanced solutions.

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Families and social services

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Ensure Reliable Healthcare Coverage: Over 10% of Floridians are uninsured. Read full quote

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Firearms policy

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Common-Sense Gun Laws: Gay supports responsible gun ownership and the measures that keep guns out of dangerous hands, including universal background checks and federal red flag laws.

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Government reform

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Defend the Right to Vote: Gay will fight to strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and push back against tactics designed to silence communities and make participation harder. Read full quote

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Healthcare

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He helped reopen Florida, and get people back to work, from the Covid lockdowns by serving on the Reopen Florida Taskforce and fought for legal protections, so small businesses wouldn’t succumb to frivolous Covid-related lawsuits.

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In Congress, Gay will focus on lowering insurance costs, expanding healthcare access, and delivering the full-service VA hospital our veterans need.

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Housing

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Our district has a rich culture, but we're facing real challenges: rising costs for food, housing, and insurance that are squeezing working families. We need someone who understands these struggles because they live them too.

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Immigration

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Secure the Border Without Abandoning Our Values: Gay supports border security through better technology and more judges. Read full quote

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Infrastructure and transportation

Infrastructure built for the future, including broadband, energy resilience, and water protection

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Warrior Road Act, a bill aimed at prioritizing critical roads, highways, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Read full quote

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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Social Security and retirement

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Ensure Reliable Healthcare Coverage: Over 10% of Floridians are uninsured. Read full quote

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Taxes and government spending

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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Support Veterans When They Come Home: Gay will protect and expand VA healthcare access, including opposing any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and VA benefits that military members rely on. Read full quote

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Technology and privacy

Tyler speaking at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on June 17, 2026 against data centers and about greater need for representation in the rural parts of the county.

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Veterans

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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In Congress, Gay will focus on lowering insurance costs, expanding healthcare access, and delivering the full-service VA hospital our veterans need.

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Drug policy

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Secure the Border Without Abandoning Our Values: Gay supports border security through better technology and more judges. Read full quote

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