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Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida since 2019 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ronald Dion DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019.[1] As a member of the Republican Party, DeSantis served as a congressman from Florida's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018.[2][3][4] He was a candidate for president of the United States in the 2024 election.
Quick Facts 46th Governor of Florida, Lieutenant Governor ...
Ron DeSantis | |
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46th Governor of Florida | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Lieutenant Governor | Jeanette Nuñez |
Preceded by | Rick Scott |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – September 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Cliff Stearns |
Succeeded by | Michael Waltz |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Dion DeSantis (1978-09-14) September 14, 1978 (age 45) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Florida Governor's Mansion |
Education | Yale University (BA) Harvard Law School (JD) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 2004–2010 (Reserve) |
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Unit | Judge Advocate General's Corps |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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