FL-01 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
LocationFlorida
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (2009–2013)
Notable personal detailsDouglas Connor Chico is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 1st Congressional District (2026 cycle). He filed with the Federal Election Commission in February 2026 and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Chico for Congress. Florida’s Division of Elections lists him as a qualified candidate for U.S. Representative, District 1, based in Pensacola.
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Positions
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes veterans healthcare reform and improving VA access but does not present a clear position on broader federal healthcare policy such as the ACA, Medicare expansion, or Medicare-for-All. Public statements and local interviews focus on veterans care and general reform priorities rather than specific national healthcare proposals. Available sources do not provide a definitive stance on market-based vs. government-led healthcare reforms.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes energy independence and rising fuel costs and frames energy as an affordability and national-security issue; policy language emphasizes domestic production and market-oriented solutions rather than aggressive emissions targets or major clean-energy mandates.
News
Douglas C Chico is being mentioned in coverage of competitive 2026 House races, where Democrats are reported to have outraised Republican incumbents in the second quarter. The reporting says fundraising is one of the main factors shaping expectations in battleground districts, including in Florida. It also notes that redistricting could affect how many seats are at risk.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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