Housing & insurance
Supports federal homeowner-insurance relief, more housing and restrictions on large Wall Street homebuyers.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Gay Valimont
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Gay Valimont is a Pensacola gun-violence prevention organizer and former athletic trainer who led Florida’s Moms Demand Action chapter.
Roots
- Residence: Pensacola, Florida
- Career: Athletic trainer; gun-violence prevention organizer
Education
- Georgia Southern University · Bachelor’s in health and exercise science
- Troy State University · M.A. in education
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports universal affordable coverage, lower drug prices and protecting Medicare and Social Security from cuts or privatization.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Supports a full-service Northwest Florida VA hospital, full VA funding and expanded Tricare coverage.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun policy
Supports universal background checks and federal red-flag laws.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports border technology, more judges, due process and a legal path to citizenship.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports teacher pay and protecting federal school funding, including schools near military bases.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
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