Winston Gardner Jr.

Winston W. "Bud" Gardner Jr. (born October 27, 1938) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Winston Gardner Jr.
Member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district
In office November 8, 1988 – November 3, 1992
Preceded by	John W. Vogt
Succeeded by	Rick Dantzler
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 31st district
In office November 2, 1982 – November 8, 1988
Preceded by	T. K. Wetherell
Succeeded by	Charlie Roberts
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 45th district
In office November 7, 1978 – November 2, 1982
Preceded by	Clark Maxwell Jr.
Succeeded by	Beverly Burnsed Spencer
Member of the Brevard County School Board
In office 1973–1978
Personal details
Born	(1938-10-27) October 27, 1938 (age 86) Montgomery, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Orlando, Florida
Alma mater	Auburn University
Occupation	Professional Engineer United States Marine Corps Retired Officer American Politician Retired

Gardner was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Florida in 1965.^[1] He served as a member of the Brevard County, Florida School Board from 1973 to 1978. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1978 to 1988, representing district 31 and district 45. He served as a member of The Florida Senate from 1988 to 1992 representing District 17. He is a member of the Democratic party.^[2]