About
Jimmy Theo Patronis Jr. is a Republican serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District since April 2025. This district includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties in Florida’s Western Panhandle. A Panhandle native and Trump supporter, he won a special election in 2025 after Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont with 65.7% of the vote. Notable achievements include serving as Florida's longest-tenured Chief Financial Officer , winning two statewide elections, and prioritizing tax cuts, spending restraint, military investment, and veterans' services in Congress. He serves on the Transportation & Infrastructure and Small Business committees.
Education and Political Experience
- Early Public Service: Appointed to Florida’s Elections Commission; elected to Florida House of Representatives, serving eight years for Northwest Florida.
- State Roles: Served on Florida’s Public Service Commission and the Constitutional Revision Commission.
- Chief Financial Officer: Appointed by Gov. Rick Scott in 2017; elected twice statewide, becoming the longest-serving CFO in Florida history.
- U.S. Congress: Elected in special election for FL-1 in 2025 with President Trump’s endorsement; sworn in April 2025.
Committees
Small Business
member
Small Business Committee Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development
member
Small Business Committee Oversight, Investigations and Regulations
member
Small Business Committee Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains
member
Transportation and Infrastructure
member
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Aviation
member
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
member
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Water Resources and Environment
member
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