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 | January 22, 1948 Rugby, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Kruger (m. 1974, div. 1980) Victoria Quertermous (m. 1981) |
| 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.