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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 running for Florida governor.

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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.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 53m

Did DeSantis take a shot at Matt Gaetz for considering a governor bid?

Gaetz announced he was resigning his seat in November after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to be his attorney general. However, allegations of sexual misconduct dogged Gaetz’s nomination, and he ultimately withdrew his name from consideration.

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Byron Donalds hires pollster as Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial speculation grows

The recent hiring by Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-FL) congressional campaign came as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz also confirmed that he's considering a gubernatorial run.

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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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Report: Florida AG Ashley Moody likely choice to replace Sen. Marco Rubio

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Another member of the Florida governor’s cabinet could be announcing their departure. Politico reports that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is the likely choice to replace ...