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Douglas Chico

U.S. House District 1

2026 Florida U.S. House District 1 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

America First Patriot • U.S. Naval Academy Graduate • Veteran • Proud Floridian

Archived primary race
2026 Florida U.S. House District 1 — Republican Primary on August 18, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 1 · Republican · Candidate
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August 18, 2026

Republican Races

Representative in Congress

District 1

Douglas Chico

Jimmy Patronis

John Frankman

Official and campaign contacts

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Florida candidate filing

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Post Office Box 4008 · Pensacola, FL 32507

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Post Office Box 4008

Pensacola, FL 32507

Post Office Box 4008

Pensacola, FL 32507

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[email protected]

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FEC committee ID: C00938423

FEC committee name: CHICO FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://chicoforcongress.com/

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Meet Doug Chico

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America First Patriot • U.S. Naval Academy Graduate • Veteran • Proud Floridian

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America First Patriot • U.S. Naval Academy Graduate • Veteran • Proud Floridian

Service. Roots. Fight.

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Navy Officer • Hurricane Relief Leader • Panhandle Fighter

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Navy Officer • Hurricane Relief Leader • Panhandle Fighter

Service. Roots. Fight.

Candidate-stated

A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Doug served with honor as a Navy Officer. He managed over $2 billion in military equipment and led relief efforts delivering critical supplies to Florida families after Hurricane Irma.

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A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Doug served with honor as a Navy Officer. He managed over $2 billion in military equipment and led relief efforts delivering critical supplies to Florida families after Hurricane Irma.

Service. Roots. Fight.

Candidate-stated

With deep 6th-generation family roots in Northwest Florida, Doug knows exactly what Panhandle families are up against, crushing cost of living, rising gas prices, and Washington politicians who put America last.

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With deep 6th-generation family roots in Northwest Florida, Doug knows exactly what Panhandle families are up against, crushing cost of living, rising gas prices, and Washington politicians who put America last.

The Heart of Our Campaign: Volunteers

Candidate-stated

As a Naval Academy graduate and veteran, Doug Chico knows the power of dedicated teams working toward a mission. Volunteers like you are the backbone of this America First campaign. Your efforts, knocking doors, making phone calls, hosting events, and spreading our conservative message, reach voters directly and build the momentum we need to win.

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As a Naval Academy graduate and veteran, Doug Chico knows the power of dedicated teams working toward a mission. Volunteers like you are the backbone of this America First campaign. Your efforts, knocking doors, making phone calls, hosting events, and spreading our conservative message, reach voters directly and build the momentum we need to win.

Positions and priorities

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Leadership in Action

Candidate position

His hands-on approach shows he’s ready to hit the ground running in Congress: enforcing immigration law, restoring affordability, defending civil liberties, protecting the unborn, and putting America (and Northwest Florida) First again.

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His hands-on approach shows he’s ready to hit the ground running in Congress: enforcing immigration law, restoring affordability, defending civil liberties, protecting the unborn, and putting America (and Northwest Florida) First again.

Leadership in Action

Candidate position

Doug believes America is worth fighting for, and he proves it every single day.

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Doug believes America is worth fighting for, and he proves it every single day.

Chico Supports I.C.E.

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Immigration Reform • Civil Liberties • Effective Affordability

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Immigration Reform • Civil Liberties • Effective Affordability

Chico Supports I.C.E.

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Secure our borders. Protect American families.

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Secure our borders. Protect American families.

Chico Supports I.C.E.

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Defend our freedoms. Stop government tyranny.

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Defend our freedoms. Stop government tyranny.

Chico Supports I.C.E.

Candidate position

Big Tech and Washington have gone too far. We will protect free speech, end unconstitutional surveillance, and restore the God-given rights of every American.

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Big Tech and Washington have gone too far. We will protect free speech, end unconstitutional surveillance, and restore the God-given rights of every American.

Chico Supports I.C.E.

Candidate position

Working families are being crushed by skyrocketing costs. We will fight the elites, stop corporate greed, and bring real relief so Americans can afford to live, work, and thrive.

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Working families are being crushed by skyrocketing costs. We will fight the elites, stop corporate greed, and bring real relief so Americans can afford to live, work, and thrive.

Service. Roots. Fight.

Candidate position

Service. Roots. Fight.

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Service. Roots. Fight.

Chico Supports I.C.E.

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Chico Supports I.C.E.

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Chico Supports I.C.E.

Service. Roots. Fight.

Candidate position

Navy Officer • Hurricane Relief Leader • Panhandle Fighter

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Navy Officer • Hurricane Relief Leader • Panhandle Fighter

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$72,198.39
Total disbursements
$67,333.61
Cash on hand
$4,864.78
Committee debt
$45,500.00
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Candidate ID: H6FL01515

Name: CHICO, DOUGLAS CONNOR

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL01

Coverage start: 2026-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $72198.39

Total disbursements: $67333.61

Cash on hand: $4864.78

Debts owed by committee: $45500.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $45500.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 89842

    Florida Division of Elections

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  2. Campaign-finance record

    CHICO, DOUGLAS CONNOR — candidate overview

    Federal Election Commission

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    CHICO FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  4. Official ballot

    Official 2026 primary ballot artifact

    County Supervisor of Elections

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  5. Candidate-provided

    Douglas Chico campaign source

    Douglas Chico campaign

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