Jimmy Patronis represents Florida's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. Prior to his election to Congress, he served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer from 2017 to 2025, overseeing the state's financial services, including insurance regulation and fire marshal operations. In the House, he serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Small Business Committee. Before his statewide role, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014.

Name

Jimmy Patronis

Party

Republican

State

Florida

District

FL-1

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee

Key Fact 1

Jimmy Patronis was elected to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District in 2025.

Key Fact 2

He previously served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer from 2017 to 2025, initially appointed by Governor Rick Scott to fill a vacancy.

Key Fact 3

Patronis served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014, representing Panama City.

Key Fact 4

He sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Key Fact 5

He is a member of the House Small Business Committee.

Key Fact 6

His family owns and operates Captain Anderson's Restaurant in Panama City Beach, a business established in 1967.

Key Fact 7

As CFO, he oversaw Florida's Division of Insurance Regulation and served as the State Fire Marshal.

Key Fact 8

Florida's 1st Congressional District covers the western Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola and parts of the Gulf Coast.

Data from Congress.gov