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Ronald Dion DeSantis (/ d ɪ ˈ s æ n t ɪ s, d iː-/; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 46th governor of Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018.
Ron DeSantis has served as the 46th governor of Florida since January 8, 2019. [1] A member of the Republican Party, he narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Andrew Gillum in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election.
The meetings of the Cabinet are chaired by the governor, currently Ron DeSantis, and include these officers: Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis; Attorney General Ashley Moody; Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson; Each member is popularly elected statewide and carries one vote in executive decisions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at The Trumpettes Red, White and Blue Celebration at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 1, 2020. DeSantis exit would fuel turmoil at top.
PHOTO: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about Hurricane Helene during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024. (Phil Sears/Reuters)
Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis is believed to be on the verge of announcing his bid to become the party’s 2024 presidential nominee, placing him in direct competition with Donald ...
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Florida, alongside other state and local elections.Incumbent Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek election to a third consecutive term in office.
On May 24, 2023, Ron DeSantis, the 46th and current governor of Florida, announced his candidacy for the 2024 United States presidential election.On January 21, 2024, DeSantis suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. [9]