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-elect of the Florida Senate from the 1st district | |
| Assuming office November 2024 | |
| Succeeding | 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 | January 22, 1948 Rugby, North Dakota, U.S. |
| 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 served as a member of the Florida State Senate from 2006 to 2016, representing parts of Northwest Florida. He was Senate president from 2012 to 2014.
Gaetz is currently running for the 1st Senate district in the 2024 election. He is the father of Congressman Matt Gaetz.