Don Gaetz Seeking Florida Senate Seat Previously Held; Son Matt Focuses on Federal Issues

Don Gaetz, father of Rep. Matt Gaetz, is running for a Florida state senate seat he previously held from 2006 to 2016.
The seat is being vacated by Republican state Sen. Doug Broxson; another GOP candidate Frank White has dropped out.
Don Gaetz aims to tackle high costs and create jobs if elected back to the Florida senate.
His son Matt Gaetz serves in the U.S. House and has no plans to run for Florida governor in 2026.
Matt Gaetz remains focused on federal budget issues like disputing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's spending proposals.