Matt Gaetz (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. He left office on November 13, 2024. Gaetz (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Gaetz was born in 1982 in Hollywood, Florida. His fatherDon Gaetz (R) was a member of the Florida Senate. Gaetz earned his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary sciences from Florida State University in 2003 and earned his juris doctorate from The College of William and Mary in 2007.After graduating, Gaetz worked as a lawyer for the law firm Keefe, Anchors, and Gordon. In 2010, Gaetz won thespecial electionto succeed former Florida House SpeakerRay Sansom (R), who had resigned earlier in the year. Gaetz representedDistrict 4from 2010 to 2016. During his tenure, Gaetz chaired hearings over Florida's stand-your-ground laws in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting. Gaetz also sponsored the "Timely Justice Act", a bill which set deadlines for killers on death row to file for an appeal and was signed by Gov.Rick Scott (R). Gaetz was elected to the U.S. House of Representativesin2016forFlorida's 1st Congressional District. During his tenure in Congress, Gaetz served as a member of the Budget Committee, the Armed Services Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. According to Roll Call's Christina Flom, Gaetz "campaigned as an unapologetic conservative, saying in his campaign ads that he will fight against big government, cut taxes, and is '100 percent pro-life.' Gaetz opposed the impeachments of Donald Trump (R) and said of the first one "This isn't about Ukraine. It's about power. Donald Trump has it — and the Democrats want it. With no crime, no victim, no evidence, no proof, and no agenda for America, this impeachment charade has followed no rules, and adheres to no sense of honor."In 2023, Gaetz introduced a motion to oustSpeaker of the HouseKevin McCarthy (R).Gaetz said he introduced the measure because "Speaker McCarthy made an agreement with House conservatives in January. And, since then, he has been in brazen, repeated material breach of that agreement."The motion passed and the House removed McCarthy by a 216-210 vote. To read more about McCarthy's ouster, clickhere. Donald Trump (R) announced on November 13, 2024, that he had selected Gaetz as hisnominee for attorney generalin his second presidential term. Gaetz resigned from Congress that day. About a week later, on November 21, Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for attorney general, saying, "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General." During his tenure in Congress, Gaetz served as a member of the Budget Committee, the Armed Services Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.
FL House District 1
Incumbent: Jimmy Patronis · Republican
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Jimmy Patronis (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on April 2, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Patronis (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Gene Valentino (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Joel Rudman (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on January 1, 2025. Rudman (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025. On November 25, 2024, Rudman announced that he would resign from the Florida House of Representativeseffective January 1, 2025.
John Frankman (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Michael Dylan Thompson (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. Thompson lost in the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
Aaron Dimmock (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Douglas Chico (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. Chico declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Michelle Salzman (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 1. She assumed office on November 3, 2020. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026. Salzman (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 1. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Michelle Salzman (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 1. She assumed office on November 3, 2020. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026. Salzman (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 1. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
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Jeff Peacock (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
Jeff Witt (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
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Christopher Slater (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
Charles Keebaugh (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Bernadette Pittman (Republican Party) (also known as Bernie) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Stan McDaniels (No Party Affiliation) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He lost as a write-in in the special general election on April 1, 2025.
Scott Trotter (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
Tayla Plumer (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
C Davis (Independent Party of Washington Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 22-Position 1. Davis lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Cindy Meadows (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special Republican primary on January 28, 2025.
Eric Hafner (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. He was disqualified from the special Republican primary scheduled on January 28, 2025.
Rebekah Jones (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.