Democrats Work For America is proud to endorse Gay Valimont for the FL-01 Special Election.
Matt Gaetz's resignation has left Democrats the opportunity to flip FL-01 on April 1 and minimize the Republican majority.
Gay Gillespie Valimont is a dedicated mother and gun violence prevention activist. Her extensive background in healthcare and community advocacy positions her as a strong candidate capable of effecting positive change for her constituents.
Born in Thomaston, Georgia, Gay earned her bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University in 1996 and a graduate degree from Troy State University in 2000. Her professional experience includes working as an athletic trainer, where she utilized her healthcare expertise to improve the well-being of her community. This background has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and the challenges faced by both providers and patients.
Gay has devoted her life to improving public safety, particularly focusing on gun violence prevention. Her activism in this area demonstrates her commitment to enacting sensible policies that protect citizens while respecting constitutional rights. Her work has involved collaborating with various organizations and community leaders to promote awareness and drive legislative action aimed at reducing gun-related incidents.
Issue Stances
- Gun Violence Prevention: Leveraging her extensive experience as an activist, Gay is committed to implementing common-sense gun laws to ensure the safety of all Floridians.
- Healthcare: With a professional background in healthcare, she advocates for accessible and affordable healthcare for all, aiming to address systemic issues within the current system.
- Education: Gay supports strengthening the education system to provide quality education to every child, recognizing it as a cornerstone for future success.
- Economic Development: She is focused on fostering economic growth by supporting small businesses and creating job opportunities within the district.
We're counting on grassroots supporters like you to power Gay Valimont to victory.
As a longtime community advocate, I know what it takes to get the job done.
I’m running for Congress to make real change and improve the lives of the constituents of Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
The next Congressperson from Florida’s First needs to be a fighter who will work to lower insurance costs and the cost of living. I am that fighter.
- Gay Valimont