Don Gaetz | |
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President of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 20, 2012 – November 18, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Mike Haridopolos |
Succeeded by | Andy Gardiner |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 1st district | |
Assumed office November 5, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Doug Broxson |
In office November 7, 2006 – November 8, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Charlie Clary |
Succeeded by | Redistricted |
Constituency | 4th district (2006–2012) 1st district (2012–2016) |
Personal details | |
Born | Rugby, North Dakota, U.S. | January 22, 1948
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Victoria Quertermous |
Children | 2, including Matt |
Parent | Jerry Gaetz (father) |
Education | Concordia College (BA) Troy State University (MPA) |
Donald Jay Gaetz (/ˈɡeɪts/ GAYTS; born January 22, 1948) is an American businessman and Republican politician who has been a member of the Florida State Senate since 2024, representing parts of Northwest Florida. He previously served from 2006 to 2016, and was Senate president from 2012 to 2014.