Ron DeSantis: Quick Facts
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Ron DeSantis rises out of GOP’s election night rubble
• Nov. 6, 2026, 12:41 PM ET (Miami Herald)
Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
• Nov. 5, 2026, 11:36 AM ET (The Guardian)
A 'political meteor strike': Florida Gov. DeSantis talks GOP losses
• Nov. 4, 2026, 4:36 PM ET (Tallahassee Democrat)
Byron Donalds is Florida's new governor. What is next for DeSantis?
• Nov. 4, 2026, 10:25 AM ET (Tallahassee Democrat)
Donalds, Jolly both make closing arguments in Polk County amid Dem gains
• Nov. 2, 2026, 6:32 PM ET (Orlando Sentinel)
Facts
| Also Known As | Ronald Dion DeSantis |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1978 (age 48) • Jacksonville • Florida |
| Title / Office | governor (2019-), Florida • House of Representatives (2013-2018), United States |
| Political Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Role In | United States presidential election of 2024 |
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