Doug Chico

I had an incredible time meeting constituents this past week. I attended the National Day of Prayer ceremony in Pensacola and then was invited to attend the Defuniak Springs National Day of Prayer service later that evening. Afterwards, I answered question from a local DAV in Walton County and spoke on my plan to bring a VA hospital to Pensacola and improve the existing Community Care Network so Veterans have more healthcare options.

I was invited to speak at the Walton Republican Women Federated and had the opportunity to talk with Russell Brand on civil liberties, AI, and my plan to introduce a Digital Bill of Rights to safeguard Americans in the digital age.

On Friday, I attended the Battle of Pensacola Commemoration and briefly spoke with Mayor DC Reeves downtown.

Later on Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum hosted the annual Night at the Museum Navy Days Gala. It was inspiring to hear from Vice Admiral Czerewko, Chief of Naval Personnel, on Navy readiness and training. Both the Vice Admiral and I attended the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.

In between campaign events and local festivities, my team and I collected petitions across all four counties in Florida’s First District with our volunteers.

We're just getting started. As your next Congressman, I pledge to put our nation first and I'll always fight for the people of Northwest Florida.

Go Navy. Let's Save America Together!

I had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people across Florida’s First District over the past few days.

It was an honor to speak at the Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated candidate forum and to connect with supporters in Pensacola.

As a sixth generation FL-01 family, Northwest Florida isn’t just where we live, it’s home. As your next Congressman, I’m ready to fight for you and your family, whether you’ve been here for one year or generations.

FL-01 deserves a leader who will stand firm in defending the Constitution and protecting our national sovereignty.

Let’s save America together.

We're enjoying Sunday brunch at McGuire's in Pensacola.

I first ate at McGuire's when I was just a few months old.

Jimmy must have heard I was headed to McGuire's today with the family because he decided to drive all the way into FL-01 to eat at the same restaurant. I'm surprised he didn't get lost since he's not from the area.

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday with loved ones.

Let's Save America Together!

I would like to officially announce that I will be donating every single dollar of congressional salary above the median income for Florida's First District.

I call on all candidates running for Congress in FL-01 to do the same.

If they refuse to make this pledge, ask them why do they deserve to make nearly $200,000 annually for a part-time job in Washington with full benefits while Floridians struggle to get by?

Why should we be paid more than hardworking families living in our district?

Let's Save America Together!

In 2019, our nation was shaken by a brutal terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola carried out by a Saudi national against American servicemembers in training.

These weren’t just headlines. These were our students. Our people.

Years later, the families are still fighting for justice and our own Department of Justice is standing in the way. By withholding critical information, they’re protecting a foreign government instead of the Americans who paid the ultimate price.

I was there. As Deputy Staff Logistics Officer for Naval Education and Training Command, these were our students. Years earlier, while attached to Schools Command, I helped initiate the very security system that captured this attack.

This is personal.

We lost Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, a fellow Naval Academy graduate. We lost Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Haitham. We lost Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters.

Their families deserve answers. They deserve accountability.

So where is Jimmy Patronis?

Silent.

That silence speaks volumes.

The families deserve leaders who will stand up and fight for them, not hide behind politics.

As your next Congressman for Florida’s First District, I will always put Americans first. No exceptions. I will fight for transparency, justice, and for the families who have already sacrificed so much.

We don’t forget. We don’t back down.

God Save the Republic. Let’s Save America Together.

We're having a meet and greet tomorrow, April 30th at 5PM over at the Pensacola Athletic Center.

I'm looking forward to talking with you all. Come out and enjoy the free pizza and meet some new people!

7700 US-98 Pensacola, FL 32506

Please see the official flyer and RSVP details below.

Pensacola needs a VA Hospital so veterans don't wait months for healthcare. We owe this for every Veteran in Northwest Florida.

What if we transitioned Active Duty Navy personnel out of the current Navy hospital and stood up a full VA hospital in that very facility?

Same building. Immediate impact. Real access for the thousands of veterans in our community who are currently driving hours for care they’ve earned.

This isn’t about taking away care. It's about expanding it. It’s about using what we already have to finally meet the needs of those who served.

Pensacola has the space. Pensacola has the need. Now we need the will to make it happen.

When elected to Congress for , I'll advocate for a VA hospital here in Pensacola.

Unlike our current Congressman who skipped a key meeting with the regional VA director on March 30th, I always show up for our Veterans. My entire adult life has been dedicated to serving on Active Duty or helping our military, Veterans, and first responders in the private sector.

A VA hospital here isn’t complicated. It’s common sense.

Let’s push this forward. Let's Save America Together. 🇺🇸