Ralph H. "Pat" Patterson is an American politician and insurance agent.

Pat Patterson was born on October 12, 1948, in West Palm Beach.

Patterson was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 1998 for a term of two years.

[2][3] He was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Community College and Workforce by House Speaker Allan Bense in 2004 and later appointed Chairman of the Committee on Ethics and Elections by House Speaker Marco Rubio in 2006.

He represents District 26, which consists of parts of Volusia and Flagler counties.