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Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz says he is ‘starting to think about running for governor’ of Florida in ’26
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody have each been rumored to be considering a run for the Republican nomination. (Moody is also widely seen as the top candidate to be DeSantis’ choice to succeed Marco Rubio in the Senate.)
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz ‘starting to think’ about Florida governor run in 2026 despite ethics controversy
Gaetz has long been considered a top contender for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2026, when incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited.
Matt Gaetz considering Governor run in 2026: report
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down former Congressman Matt Gaetz reportedly telling the Tampa Bay Times he would consider running for Florida Governor to replace Ron DeSantis in 2026,
Gaetz ‘starting to think about’ run for governor
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said in a new interview that he’s “starting to think about” running for governor of Florida in 2026. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, the former
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Matt Gaetz Confirms Rumors He's Considering Running for Florida Governor: 'Lots of Florida Republicans Would Be Pretty Excited'
On One America News Network's "The Matt Gaetz Show," the former U.S. Congressman confirmed rumors that he is considering ...
Matt Gaetz Says He May Run for Florida Governor Weeks After Bombshell Ethics Report Alleged He Bought Sex with a Minor
Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman and short-lived nominee for attorney general, told multiple outlets that he is ...
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Disgraced Florida Man Eyes Governor’s Mansion
Such hubris is unsurprising when you understand Gaetz’s background. As Steven Specht, a Democrat who ran against Gaetz for ...
Florida Republicans answer Trump’s call on illegal immigration
Gov. RON DESANTIS told reporters on Tuesday he wanted lawmakers to do more on illegal immigration, POLITICO’s Gary Fineout ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Florida this week?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at all local and state ...
Matt Gaetz 'Starting To Think About' Running For Florida Governor
The former congressman, who was the subject of a federal investigation and a congressional ethics probe, said he has "a ...
Buddy MacKay, Florida's most recent Democratic governor, dead at 91
Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay, Florida's most recent Democratic governor who took office on the death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has ...