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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 mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he is "reviewing the opportunity" of possibly mounting a gubernatorial bid. The former House lawmaker noted that if he ultimately decides to throw his hat into the ring, he would need to engage in "active steps toward a run" toward the end of 2025.
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 Says He's Eyeing a Florida Gubernatorial Run in 2026: 'I Have a Compelling Vision'
The former congressman's comments come weeks after the House Ethics Committee released a bombshell report claiming he paid for sex with a 17-year-old
Matt Gaetz Dubs Himself "True Florida Man," Weighs Run for Governor
FLORIDA MAN has my vote! Godspeed From Titusville. You have my and my family’s votes here in the Space Coast, Matt!👍 As if Florida wasnt already weird enough...
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 believes he can win Florida governorship despite allegations against him
Former MAGA congressman, Donald Trump’s first choice for US attorney general, now considering run to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis in 2026
Jimmy Fallon Unveils Cheeky Slogan for Matt Gaetz’s Possible Florida Governor Run | Video
As Matt Gaetz is considering running as the governor of Florida, Jimmy Fallon debuted some new slogans for him.
Matt Gaetz says he will potentially run for Florida governor
Matt Gaetz said on his talk show that he will consider running after resigning from his Congressional seat and withdrawing as Trump's attorney general nominee.
Governor Matt Gaetz? The Possibility Lingers as Florida’s Political Scene Heats Up
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has sparked speculation about a potential gubernatorial run in 2026. In addition to Gaetz, other potential Republican contenders for the 2026 gubernatorial race
Did DeSantis take a shot at Matt Gaetz for considering a governor bid?
Gov. Ron DeSantis seems unamused by the speculation about former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s political future. Gaetz on Tuesday told the Tampa Bay Times that he was eyeing a gubernatorial bid in 2026. At a meeting of governors at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday,
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Florida GOP politicos potentially eye 2026 gubernatorial run
Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide ...
House ethics panel finds Matt Gaetz violated Florida laws, committed statutory rape
The House Ethics Committee issued a report Monday concluding Matt Gaetz violated Florida state laws prohibiting statutory ...
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 ...
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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 ...