Bill Gunter

Bill Gunter
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. (1934-07-16)July 16, 1934 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	April 8, 2024(2024-04-08) (aged 89) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Florida (BSA)

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.

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.

Gunter died on April 8, 2024, at his home in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 89.

Other websites

• Appearances on C-SPAN
• United States Congress. "Bill Gunter (id: G000528)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.