Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., known for his controversial tenure in Congress, has hinted at a potential run for Florida governor in 2026, with plans to address the state’s insurance crisis as a key focus of his campaign, The Hill reported.

In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times published Tuesday, Gaetz revealed he is “starting to think about running for governor.”

“I have a compelling vision for the state,” Gaetz said. “I understand how to fix the insurance problem, and it’s not to hand the keys to the state over to the insurance industry.”

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