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 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 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 considering a bid for Florida governor. His comments come weeks after the House Ethics Committee released a bombshell report claiming he paid for sex with a 17-year-old.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz considering governor run, he says
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he is "starting to think about running for governor" in 2026 in his home state of Florida. "I have a compelling vision for the state,” Gaetz told the Tampa Bay Times.
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Puerto Rico's new governor appoints an energy czar to tackle the island's power crisis
Puerto Rico’s new governor appointed a so-called energy czar on Wednesday to help pull the U.S. territory out of a ...
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'He is the blame': Trump lashes out at Governor Gavin Newsom over California wildfires
Donald Trump lashed out at California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a Truth Social rant blaming him for wildfires that have forced ...
Maddow Blog | As wildfires crisis continues, Trump targets California’s governor
As California deals with deadly wildfires, Donald Trump thought it'd be a good time to launch a new political offensive ...
Trump blames Newsom for Southern California wildfires, governor’s office pushes back on facts
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed the massive wildfires burning homes in Southern California on Gov. Gavin ...
Colorado governor walks a tightrope in approaching Trump. Deportations likely to be the first test
As Democratic governors across the country adapt to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans, some are trying to build a friendly ...
Scott Schwab, Kansas’ top elections official, is running for governor in 2026
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab on Wednesday launched a bid to become governor, making him the first major candidate ...
Two New Jersey Democrats running for governor skipped out on a controversial immigration vote. Here’s where they stand.
U.S. Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer, both Democrats running in the crowded gubernatorial primary, were the only New ...
Kansas' top elections official is running for governor after pushing back on conspiracy theories
Kansas' top elections official launched a campaign for governor Wednesday after building his public profile by pushing back ...