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Donald Jay Gaetz (/ ˈ ɡ eɪ t s / GAYTS; born January 22, 1948) is an American businessman and Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida State Senate from 2006 to 2016, representing parts of Northwest Florida.
Apr 17, 2021 · Don Gaetz is a former state senator and Senate president who influenced his son Matt Gaetz's political career. He is also involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill recovery and has a reputation for tough negotiations and rhetoric.
Oct 2, 2023 · Don Gaetz, a former Republican state Senate president and father of MAGA firebrand GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, plans to file paperwork to run for the state Senate seat in Northwest Florida. He said he has been encouraged by voters and other lawmakers to enter the race and could provide a counterweight to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Oct 2, 2023 · PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Don Gaetz, the father of Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, said Monday he intends to run again for the Florida Senate, a chamber he led as president from 2012 to 2014. Don Gaetz, 75, said he would seek the Florida Panhandle seat being vacated by state Sen. Doug Broxson, also a Republican.
Oct 2, 2023 · Don Gaetz, the father of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, announced his bid to succeed outgoing state Sen. Doug Broxson in District 1. He said he wants to lower costs and promote civics education in Florida, and has the support of Broxson and White.
Mar 31, 2021 · Don Gaetz, the father of Rep. Matt Gaetz, says he wore a wire for the FBI as part of an investigation into an alleged extortion plot by former federal prosecutor David McGee. The probe involves a DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz's involvement with a 17-year-old girl.
Oct 4, 2023 · Don Gaetz, a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate and father to U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, made headlines this week when he announced plans to run for the state’s District 1 seat.
