Bill Gunter
Bill Gunter | |
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Gunter in 1969 | |
| 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) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1957-1958 |
William Dawson Gunter Jr. (July 16, 1934 – April 8, 2024) was an American politician from the state of Florida. From 1974 to 1975, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He then served 12 years in statewide elected office as Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and Fire Marshal of Florida.