Florida's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Florida, covering the state's western Panhandle. It includes all of Escambia, Holmes, Washington, and Santa Rosa counties and portions of Okaloosa and Walton counties. The district is anchored in Pensacola and also includes Fort Walton Beach and stretches along the Redneck Riviera.
The district is currently represented by Republican Jeff Miller, who was elected in a special election following the resignation of Joe Scarborough.
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