Florida's 1st Congressional District

Florida's 1st Congressional District is represented by Jimmy Patronis (Republican), who has held the seat since 2025. Patronis has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time. The district includes Pensacola, Navarre, and Ferry Pass. It takes in all or part of 4 counties; the most populous parts are in Escambia County and Okaloosa County. About 793,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $77,798.

Current Representative

Jimmy Patronis (Republican) has represented Florida's 1st Congressional District since 2025.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 93%

See Jimmy Patronis's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Florida 1st District

Winner: Jimmy Patronis.

Incumbent Jimmy Patronis is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Jimmy Patronis (Republican), incumbent: raised $4.5M, $939K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 100% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time
Gay Valimont (Democratic): raised $296K, $35K cash on hand
Tyler Davis (Independent)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 793,302
Median household income: $77,798
Median age: 39
Median home value: $313,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Patronis Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 22, 2026) — Failed
No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed
Aye on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Florida's 1st Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Matt Gaetz — Republican (2017–2024)
Jeff Miller — Republican (2001–2017)
Joe Scarborough — Republican (1995–2001)
Earl Hutto — Democrat (1979–1995)
Robert Sikes — Democrat (1963–1979)
William Cramer — Republican (1955–1963)
Courtney Campbell — Democrat (1953–1955)
Chester McMullen — Democrat (1951–1953)
James Peterson — Democrat (1933–1951)
Herbert Drane — Democrat (1917–1933)
Stephen Sparkman — Democrat (1895–1917)
Stephen Mallory — Democrat (1891–1895)

Where the District Is

Florida's 1st Congressional District covers 3,198 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Escambia County: 42% of residents
Okaloosa County: 28% of residents
Santa Rosa County: 24% of residents
Walton County (part): 6% of residents

Largest communities

Pensacola
Navarre
Ferry Pass
Crestview
Wright
Bellview
Pace
Ensley