George Gainer

George Gainer
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
November 8, 2016
Preceded by Redistricted
Bay County Commissioner
In office
2002–2016
In office
1968–1972
Personal details
Born Jackson County, Florida
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Charla Janice Gainer
Children 6
Profession Small business owner
Religion Baptist
Website http://www.georgegainer.com

George Gainer is a Republican politician who has served as a member of the Florida Senate since 2016. He represents the 2nd district, encompassing Bay, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington, and part of Okaloosa Counties, in the Florida Panhandle. He previously served as a Bay County commissioner, representing Tyndall AFB and other parts of southern Bay County, from 1968 to 1972 and 2002 to 2016.

History

Gainer was born in Jackson County and attended Gulf Coast Community College. His career in the automobile business began in 1966 and he is currently owner of Bay Lincoln Mercury Dodge Hyundai, Bay Suzuki, and Bay Ford in Blountstown. He is a member of the Panama City New Car Dealers Association and past officer of the Chrysler and Ford Dealer and Advertising Councils. In 1968, at age 24, he became the youngest person elected to the Bay County Commission.[1] Gainer then took time off to develop his businesses, and returned to the commission in 2002.

Florida Senate

On September 8, 2015 Gainer announced his campaign for a Florida Senate district being vacated by Don Gaetz, who was term-limited. Gaetz's son Matt Gaetz was in the race for the seat too, but withdrew on March 21, 2016 to run for Florida's 1st congressional district after Congressman Jeff Miller announced his retirement.[2] Gainer was elected in 2016 without primary or general election opposition.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Baumgarten, Kelly (2016-11-01). "Community says goodbye to two Bay County Commissioners". WJHG. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  2. ↑ Clark, Kristen (March 21, 2016). "Matt Gaetz launches bid for Congress, handing fathers state Senate seat to George Gainer". Miami Herald.
  3. ↑ "George Gainer elected to Florida Senate". Jackson County Floridan. June 25, 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-12.

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