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U.S. House · FL-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Gay Valimont

Democratic candidate for Florida's 1st Congressional District

Pensacola gun-safety organizer and former athletic trainer focused on insurance costs, health care, veterans, public schools and safer communities.

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DistrictFL-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Gay stands.

Campaign position

Lower insurance and housing costs

  • Supports federal relief for homeowners’ insurance
  • Backs more affordable homes and limits on large investors buying houses

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Expand affordable health coverage

  • Supports universal access to affordable care and lower drug prices
  • Opposes cuts or privatization of Medicare and Social Security

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Build a full-service VA hospital

  • Wants a full-service veterans hospital in Northwest Florida
  • Supports full VA funding and broader Tricare coverage

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Require background checks and red-flag laws

  • Supports universal firearm background checks and federal red-flag laws
  • Backs mental health and addiction treatment funding

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Raise teacher pay and protect school funding

  • Supports higher teacher salaries and educator retention
  • Would defend federal grants and schools serving military families

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Expand job training and union protections

  • Supports apprenticeships and union organizing
  • Backs incentives for small businesses and policies that bring manufacturing jobs home

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Accomplishment

    Expanded Florida’s gun-safety volunteer network

    As Florida state lead for Moms Demand Action, grew the chapter's gun-safety volunteer network by more than 400%.

  • Experience

    Moms Demand Action state lead

    Led volunteer organizing for gun violence prevention across Florida.

  • Experience

    Athletic trainer

    Worked at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory Sports Medicine.

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