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Gay Valimont
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Gay Valimont is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Jimmy Patronis (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Gay Valimont’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Gay Valimont’s campaign has raised $295,714 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $34,723 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$289,284
- PACs and other committees$4,885
- Political party committees$1,000
- Other$545
From donors who gave over $200: $63,081 after refunds, in gifts through July 29, 2026; 83% from Florida, 17% from other states. Top states: Florida $52,104 (83%), Massachusetts $2,950 (5%), California $1,730 (3%), Washington $1,150 (2%), Georgia $1,090 (2%). About 100 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H4FL01197 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Gay Valimont’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Gay Valimont (Democratic); Jimmy Patronis (Republican, incumbent); Tyler Davis (No Party Affiliation)
- Incumbent: Jimmy Patronis (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Florida 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Florida race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Florida
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Florida
- Check your registration on Florida’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Florida
Ballots already cast in Florida: 2,602,813 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Florida Division of Elections): 33% of 2022 midterm turnout in Florida (7,796,916) · 19% of registered voters in Florida · by party registration in Florida: Democrats 40%, Republicans 40%, others 21%
About Gay Valimont
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Gay Valimont quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Gun violence prevention activist in Pensacola; former Florida State Lead for Moms Demand Action. · gayforcongress.com (source for Gun violence prevention activist in Pensacola; former Florida State Lead for Moms Demand Action.)
- Bachelor's degree, Georgia Southern University; M.A. in Education, Troy State University. · gayforcongress.com (source for Bachelor's degree, Georgia Southern University; M.A. in Education, Troy State University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at gayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), gayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), gayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Voters should decide our elections, not corporations or the ultra-wealthy. Gay supports campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of dark money in our politics.” gayforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Gay will fight for universal, affordable, quality healthcare. Every person should be able to see a doctor without going broke.” gayforcongress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Gay supports unions, fair wages, and safe working conditions.” gayforcongress.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Gay believes in creating a clear, legal path to citizenship to ensure our neighbors can fully contribute to our economy and communities.” gayforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Hard-working, everyday Floridians deserve a real chance at homeownership. Gay supports lowering housing costs” gayforcongress.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Gay Valimont has used:
Photo of Gay Valimont: Unknown author (photo of Gay Valimont), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Gay Valimont been backed by AIPAC?
No. Gay Valimont has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Gay Valimont had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.