Don Gaetz Elected To Florida Senate District 1

November 6, 2024

Don Gaetz, father of Republican U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz, was elected to the Florida District 1 seat during Tuesday’s general election.

Gaetz garnered 64.57% of the vote to 35.43% from Democratic candidate Lisa Newell

Gaetz previously served in the state Senate from 2006 to 2016, including leading as president from 2012 to 2014. He also served on the Okaloosa County School Board, and as Okaloosa County school superintendent

Newell, a political newcomer, has been publisher of the Gulf Breeze for over two decades.

The seat was previously held by Rep. Doug Broxson.

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