Trump Endorsed
Polling Average
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32.5%
15.4%
12.7%
FL-01 Republican nominee?
$20.1K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Apr 13, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationGulf Coast State College (A.A./A.S., restaurant management)
Notable personal detailsJimmy Theo Patronis Jr. is a Republican U.S. Representative for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, sworn in on April 2, 2025. He previously served as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (2017–2025) and earlier represented the Panama City area in the Florida House of Representatives (2006–2014) and served on the Florida Public Service Commission (2015–2017). He earned an associate degree in restaurant management from Gulf Coast State College and a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, and has worked in his family’s Panama City Beach seafood restaurant business.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief measures for homeowners and small businesses, opposes expansion of IRS enforcement, and has promoted state-level tax cuts and debt reduction while criticizing federal tax/insurance policies. Emphasizes policies to reduce taxes and provide targeted deductions or exemptions rather than advocating higher taxes or wealth redistribution.
Healthcare
Jimmy Patronis emphasizes preventing fraud in the ACA/Marketplace, supports targeted state programs such as Florida KidCare for children, and has expressed that Medicaid must be fiscally sustainable with measures like work requirements for some beneficiaries. His public statements prioritize market integrity, fraud enforcement, and fiscal restraint in government healthcare programs.
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Immigration & Border
Jimmy Patronis emphasizes strict enforcement and border security, endorsing state and federal measures to crack down on illegal immigration and supporting actions such as relocations and expanded enforcement efforts. He has backed special sessions and state-level immigration enforcement bodies and described a ‘‘zero-tolerance’’ approach to illegal border crossings.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jimmy Patronis has publicly opposed a 2024-2025 ballot initiative (Amendment 4) that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution and participated in pledges to fund opposition to that measure, signaling support for restrictions on abortion access. His public actions align with Republican state leaders working to defend existing or more restrictive abortion limits.
Climate & Energy
Supports actions opposing ESG-based financial restrictions and climate-activist pressures on banks and businesses, and has framed ESG efforts as harmful to Florida’s economy and investors. Emphasizes protecting fossil-fuel-dependent industries (meat/dairy/agriculture) and resisting aggressive climate-driven financial or regulatory measures while supporting limited policy steps such as EV fire safety oversight. Positions are expressed in official statements and press releases from his tenure as Florida Chief Financial Officer and public officeholder roles.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections, opposes measures he views as infringing on gun purchases or enabling corporate tracking of firearm sales, and has promoted state actions to block such measures. Emphasizes defending gun ownership rights and backing policies that prevent financial institutions from flagging or reporting lawful firearm and ammunition purchases.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 24, 2026
Jimmy Patronis is in the news mainly because he is a candidate in Florida’s closely watched 2026 elections, where recent polls show Republicans holding only narrow leads and Democrats showing some signs of competitiveness. Separate reporting also points to a broader political environment that could make Florida House races more competitive, though not specifically his race. Other recent Florida political news includes the state Senate passing a stablecoin regulation bill and a crowded gubernatorial field, which adds to the wider election backdrop.
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Articles
NNewsweek3 months ago
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republicans To Flip Florida: New Poll
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NDNaples Daily News3 months ago
Florida governor's race swells to 41 candidates in 2026 election
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FForbes3 months ago
Trump Made Higher Ed A Target, More States Are Taking Dead Aim At It
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NNewsweek2 months ago
Democrats’ Biggest Overperformances So Far This Year: ‘Eye‑Popping’
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Polls
Florida Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Florida Republican Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Jimmy Patronis for Florida Republican Governor nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jimmy Patronis in the special election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jimmy Patronis for Florida's 1st Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$3.1M
$2.3M
$1.6M
$783.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$3.1M
$507.1K
$2.6M
$175.0K
Source: FEC