Ryan Nicol
Republican Jon Fay is entering the fray to succeed term-limited Republican Rep. Alex Andrade in House District 2.
Fay is one of three Republicans now running for the seat in the heavily Republican district.
“We have a state that values its veterans, the rule of law, and the Constitution. It’s a special place that has attracted millions of people from across the country who value freedom and individual liberty,” Fay said in a press release announcing his run.
“We need leaders in Tallahassee who are ready to stand up for the conservative principles that have made our state the envy of the nation and bring America First values to the state Capitol.”
According to Fay’s release, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2000, where he played running back for the football team. He spent 24 years in the military, serving as a naval flight officer. That service included support of Operation Enduring Freedom and time in Nepal.
Fay spent time as the Executive Officer for the Blue Angels before retiring from the Navy in 2024.
Fay also served as a Navy Legislative Fellow in the U.S. House during the 115th Congress.
“I’ve spent my career in service to my community and country in the United States Navy,” Fay said.
“When working toward a shared purpose, I’ve witnessed firsthand just how much we can accomplish together. By coming together around the mission to advance our conservative values and keep Florida on the right track, I know we can make our community a better place and meet our challenges head-on so we can improve the lives of every family across Escambia and Santa Rosa County.”
In private life, Fay was the Director of Surplus Solutions for Airline MRO Parts, overseeing work on multimillion-dollar aircraft parts investment deals.
Two other Republicans — Kevin Brown and Melissa Moyer Pusch — have also filed for the seat, which will be open in 2026.
The district covers parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida.
