Florida U.S. House District 1 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Florida Department of State's list (opens in a new tab). The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, Candidate Tracking System: Candidate Listing for 2026 General Election (The listing states no certification or as of date; it is the Division's live Candidate Tracking System read on October 9, 2026).
Jimmy Patronis, Florida District 1 representative, voted to advance H.R. 9430, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would protect ratepayers from paying costs of AI data center power and grid infrastructure.
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Where does Jimmy Patronis stand on data centers?
Jimmy Patronis has 1 statement on data centers on the record.
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Jimmy Patronis, Florida District 1 representative, voted to advance H.R. 9430, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would protect ratepayers from paying costs of AI data center power and grid infrastructure.
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