Phil Ehr is a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Florida's First District challenging Matt Gaetz. Phil is a father, husband, community volunteer and U.S. Navy veteran who rose from Seaman to Commander in a 26-year active duty career. He flew reconnaissance missions in the Cold War, Desert Storm and post-9/11 operations, led special projects and provided strategic advice to senior leaders in Washington, London and NATO. Phil Ehr is running to restore honor and leadership in Congress, fight for Northwest Florida's working families and veterans, protect the environment, strengthen our nation’s security, and uphold American ideals of freedom, equality, liberty and justice for all.