Jimmy Patronis

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Upon the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, Congressman Matt Gaetz was nominated to become United States Attorney General. [20] Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives shortly after the announcement, triggering a special election in Florida's 1st congressional district. [21] On November 25, 2024, Patronis declared his candidacy for the United States Congress and was endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump. [22]

Personal life

Patronis and his family have run Captain Anderson's, a historic seafood restaurant in Panama City, for over 50 years. He is currently a partner in the business.[ citation needed ]

Patronis met his wife Katie in 1998 when her uncle, a family friend, introduced them at Captain Anderson's. They were married in 2006 and have two children. She currently works as a real estate agent in Panama City. [23]

Notes

  1. Patronis submitted his resignation from his current office when he announced his campaign, which is set to become effective on March 31, 2025.

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Jimmy Patronis
Jimmy Patronis official photo.jpg
4th Chief Financial Officer of Florida
Assumed office
June 30, 2017
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Chief Financial Officer of Florida
2018, 2022
Most recent
Political offices
Preceded by Chief Financial Officer of Florida
2017–present
Incumbent