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Gay Valimont

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Democratic primary was canceled; advanced unopposed.

Gay Valimont is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 1st Congressional District. She has a background in sports medicine, working with high schools and the Atlanta Falcons before moving to Florida.[1][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Lists affordable living and healthcare among her top three campaign messages.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Affordable living and healthcare.[3]
  • Taking care of veterans.[3]
  • Voting rights.[3]

Background

  • Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia; earned a bachelor's degree in health and exercise science from Georgia Southern University and a master's in education from Troy State University.[3]
  • Worked in sports medicine in Atlanta, including with predominantly Black high schools and the Atlanta Falcons.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $174K · spent $152K · $22K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Jimmy Patronis, Tyler Davis · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Florida's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 3.Gay Valimont - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words