Matt Gaetz said no need for a runoff, he's not running for Governor
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz said he’s not running for Governor. He posted an announcement on social media the day Florida state lawmakers unrolled a runoff proposal seen by some as a move to hurt his chances.
The Fort Walton Beach Republican called runoffs an unnecessary expense. But he also said if his aspirations motivated a change in state law, that wasn’t necessary.
“1. Runoff elections cost taxpayers millions, increase targets for fraudsters and empower establishment candidates over firebrands. They are a bad idea,” Gaetz posted on X.
“2. You guys in Tallahassee didn’t have to do this. I have no plans to run for Governor.”
But Gaetz has widely been seen as a likely candidate for Governor. He’s...
