Ron DeSantis

Governor and political leader of Florida

Ron DeSantis - Governor and political leader of Florida
Born

September 14th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 46th Governor of Florida since 2019, holding office after winning the gubernatorial election. Prior to governorship, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. Played a role in various legislative initiatives and policy decisions during time in Congress. Education includes graduation from Yale University and Harvard Law School. Involved in military service as a Navy JAG officer.

Served as the 46th Governor of Florida

Represented Florida's 6th congressional district

Graduated from Yale and Harvard Law

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