Bill Gunter
American politician
William Dawson "Bill" Gunter Jr. (July 16, 1934 – April 8, 2024) was an American politician. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Gunter was a member of the Democratic Party. Gunter represented Florida in the United States House of Representatives from the 5th district from 1973 through 1975.
Bill Gunter | |
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| 21st Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and Fire Marshal of Florida | |
| In office November 9, 1976 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Governor | Reubin Askew Bob Graham Wayne Mixson Bob Martinez |
| Preceded by | Philip F. Ashler |
| Succeeded by | Tom Gallagher |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | New Constituency (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kelly |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office November 8, 1966 – November 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Mathews Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John T. Ware |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Dawson Gunter Jr. July 16, 1934 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2024 (aged 89) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (BSA) |
From 1976 through 1989, Gunter was Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and Fire Marshal of Florida. He unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic rally for the United States Senate three times, all were failed candidacies.[1]
Gunter died on April 8, 2024, at his home in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 89.[2]
References
change- ↑ Ryan, Robert (8 October 1980). "Hawkins, Gunter see 'heated' battle". Boca Raton News. p. 1. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ↑ "Bill Gunter, 89, former congressman and state official, dies at Tallahassee home". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
Other websites
change- Appearances on C-SPAN
- United States Congress. "Bill Gunter (id: G000528)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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