.race_header { margin-bottom:16px; In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term today. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: 200; "[171][172][173][174] On August 18, 2022, federal judge Mark E. Walker blocked the act in businesses, saying that it violates the First Amendment and is too vague. ", "See No Evil: The business of books and the merger that wasn't", "Former Guantanamo prisoner: Ron DeSantis watched me being tortured", "Republican Congressman DeSantis to run for Rubio Senate seat", "What did Ron DeSantis do during his tour in Iraq? position: relative; color: white; That's former President Donald Trump. Ron DeSantis signals support for 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Bill to Protect Parental Rights in Education", "Gov. Once a governor has served the maximum allowable number of terms in office, that person may never again run for or hold the office of governor. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks", "State's appeal nullifies Judge's temporary block of Florida's 15-week abortion ban", "Florida Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to 15 week abortion law", "Florida Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban", "Ruling an egregious allowance of government intrusion into medicine", "ACOG Statement on the Decision in Dobbs V. Jackson", "AAP Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization", "A bill to be entitled An act relating to pregnancy and parenting support", "DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law in private late-night ceremony", "Rape, Incest Victims Must Show Proof to Get Exception to Florida's New Abortion Ban", "Gov. Contact our sales team. border-radius: 50%; He's expected to give clues about his upcoming legislative agenda and also hints about whether he'll run for. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; } } [83][84] He cosponsored a bill to impeach Koskinen for violating the public's trust. [36] Mansur Ahmad Saad al-Dayfi, who was held at Guantanamo, alleged in 2022 that DeSantis oversaw force-feeding detainees. padding-bottom: 8px; | $('.hideResponses').show(); He said there would be three tests, in the fall, winter and spring, each smaller than the FSA. Ron DeSantis delivers his victory speech in Tampa, Supporters cheer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his second four-year term on Tuesday with a speech that heralded Florida as a conservative blueprint for the rest of the country and subtly signaled his long-rumored. [100] Asked whether he could name an issue on which he disagreed with Trump, DeSantis declined. DeSantis cut state-government spending, which, combined with federal stimulus payments and high sales-tax revenue, led to the largest budget surplus in Florida history. Ron DeSantis is being sworn in for a second term on Tuesday. [80] He also supported auditing the Federal Reserve System. [206] A few years later, he signed into law an expansion of E-Verify and other immigration laws. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends all local COVID emergency mandates Ron DeSantis a setback on E-Verify", Gov. A look back at the 2021 Florida legislative session", "The Economic Policies Of Florida's Gubernatorial Candidates", "DeSant-O-Meter: Dip in corporate income tax rate was only temporary", "DeFlorida Blueprint: DeSantis's economic record as governor", "Ron DeSantis signs 2019-20 budget, issues $131 million in line-item vetoes", "Gov. [181][182] After DeSantis appealed the ruling, the law went into effect on July 5, pending judicial review. [170], On December 15, 2021, DeSantis announced a new bill, the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act ("Stop WOKE Act"), which would allow parents to sue school districts that teach critical race theory. DeSantis served in the Judge Advocate Generals Corps and as legal adviser to a U.S. Navy SEAL commander in Iraq. He voted against helping Sandy victims", "What is the House Freedom Caucus, and who's in it? [47], In May 2015, DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida. (H Con Res 71), Did not vote on:Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. .non_result_row th { ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Here's how", "Trump Is Losing Ground to DeSantis in Poll After Poll", "Poll shows Ron DeSantis above 50% versus Donald Trump in Florida", "Trump left 'fuming' after at least 14 of his candidates projected to lose in midterms: Sources", "2024 preview? [129] During an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Crist called DeSantis "one of the biggest threats to democracy". .results_row td:first-child { [86] In May, he rescinded the state of emergency and all coronavirus-related public health orders and signed a bill prohibiting vaccine passports and mask mandates. position: absolute; "Well, these last few years have witnessed a great test of governing philosophies, as many jurisdictions pursued a much different path than we have pursued here in the state of Florida. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer, and campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. [224][225][226] DeSantis instructed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to investigate whether Michael Bloomberg had criminally offered incentives for felons to vote by assisting in a fundraising effort to pay off their financial obligations so they could vote in the 2020 presidential election in Florida. Iowa Gov. color: black; Who won? Accuracy and availability may vary. ALLEN: You know, that broad comment can mean different things to different people. font-size: 1.2em; --view-more-background: #f0a236; max-width: 75px; [165] Since May 2022, Florida's unemployment rate has sat around two percent, below the national average. Florida Gov. Appoint constitutional conservatives to the Florida Supreme Court, Defend our Rights [281], On May 24, 2023, DeSantis officially launched his bid for president. Ron DeSantis beat former President Donald Trump in a straw poll taken at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver. [218], On December 2, 2021, DeSantis announced that as part of a $100 million funding proposal for the Florida National Guard, $3.5 million would be allocated to the reactivation of the Florida State Guard, a volunteer state defense force that had been inactive since 1947. Gov. [241] This statute also includes a provision "requiring school district personnel to encourage a student to discuss issues relating to his or her well-being with his or her parent or to facilitate discussion of the issue with the parent", and does not limit such issues to sexual orientation or gender identity. [101] On August 28, 2018, DeSantis won the Republican primary, defeating his main opponent, Adam Putnam. [63]. [86], In 2015, he introduced the Let Seniors Work Act, which would have repealed an incentive to retire instead of keep working and would have exempted senior citizens from the 12.4 percent Social Security payroll tax; he also cosponsored a measure to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. And he's worked to get conservatives elected to local school boards, where they've scrutinized books, curricula and policies that involve transgender students. FLORIDA PULSE: DeSantis' presidential bid. If he loses his re-election, DeSantis' term will end on Jan. 3. [14], After high school, DeSantis studied history at Yale University. [62] DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to cooperate with the federal government on immigration-related issues. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } And she said she didn't hear it as a typical inaugural speech. As he ticked through a list of benchmarks during his first term, Mr. DeSantis repeated the same phrase We delivered seven times during the first five minutes of his speech. [258] In addition, DeSantis partnered with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc., to use the Starlink satellite Internet service to help restore communication across the state. Florida Gov. DeSantis signs HB5, 'eviscerating' the democratic process in Florida", "Florida inquiry clears Bloomberg over felons voting case", "Florida Gov. [123][124] DeSantis was confirmed as the winner and Gillum conceded on November 17. Some examples - in his first term, DeSantis and his Republican allies in the state legislature placed restrictions on how schools can discuss issues involving race, sexual orientation or gender identity. padding-bottom: 3px; font-weight: 100; TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) The big name of the politics game in Florida is Gov. He got a really big response then. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } } .votebox-scroll-container { At one point, Crist asked DeSantis whether he would serve a full four-year term, in relation to talk about a potential DeSantis campaign for president in 2024. [148][149] During his tenure, DeSantis has had a generally cordial relationship with the legislature, which enacted many of his proposals. February 10, 2016 The Florida Legislature has passed legislation making it the first in the nation to call for an Article V amendment convention exclusive to the subject of putting term limits on Congress. Incumbent Ron DeSantis advanced from the Republican primary for Governor of Florida. --link-color: #337ab7; [77] The stay-at-home order expired on May 4, and retail services and restaurants were allowed to reopen at 25% capacity for Phase One of the reopening efforts. Michael C. Bender is a political correspondent and the author of Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost. More about Michael C. Bender, A version of this article appears in print on. "[9][10], Born in Jacksonville, Fla., DeSantis grew up in Orlando and Dunedin, Fla.[11] Following graduation from Dunedin High School, he attended Yale University where he was captain of the baseball team. [34][56][57], DeSantis opposes gun control, and received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association. width: 43%; [207], In 2021, DeSantis halted cooperation with the Biden administration's program to relocate and resettle migrants in Florida in the wake of a surge in illegal immigration. He was reelected in a landslide in the 2022 Florida gubernatorial election; his 19.4% margin of victory over Charlie Crist was the state's largest in 40 years. The bill is designed to combat "woke indoctrination" in Florida businesses, schools, and public universities, by preventing instruction that could make some people feel they bear "personal responsibility" for historic wrongdoings because of their race, gender or national origin, preventing instruction that teaches that people are "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously", and preventing instruction that teaches that groups of people are oppressed or privileged based on their race, gender or national origin. Tickets for his inaugural ball tonight run as high as a million dollars. DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary on May 24, 2023. } DeSantis's reelection campaign will be brutal and he could lose | The .votebox_legend .non_result_row { They really only affect law-abiding citizens. As governor, DeSantis received national attention for his response to the coronavirus pandemic, ending many restrictions earlier than other U.S. Ron DeSantis following his victory speech Tuesday night in Tampa, win the Republican nomination for president, limit a governor to no more than two terms in a lifetime, Ron DeSantis wins in a landslide over Democrat Charlie Crist, Four state governors have served two full four-year terms, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [210][211], In May 2023, DeSantis announced plans to send over 1,000 personnel to Texas, including National Guard troops, to help Texas stem the influx of illegal immigration across the southern border. [287][288], The couple lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, near St. Augustine, until it was drawn into the neighboring 4th congressional district. Ronald Dion DeSantis (/dsnts, di-/; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 46th governor of Florida. He left government for 12 years before returning in 2010. ", "Ron DeSantis gets solid hits on national issues in Fox News debate", "Putnam, DeSantis Find Common Ground Opposing Recreational Pot", "Gillum responds to 'monkey this up' comment: DeSantis is joining Trump 'in the swamp', "Florida's Ron DeSantis Doubles Down on 'Monkey This Up' Comment", "DeSantis Warns Florida Not to 'Monkey This Up,' and Many Hear a Racist Dog Whistle", "Ron DeSantis tells Florida voters not to 'monkey this up' by choosing Gillum", "Can Ron DeSantis Displace Donald Trump as the G.O.P. He assumed office on January 8, 2019. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { The Libertarianprimary election was canceled. [292] In 2022, DeSantis appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Eliminating the political elite and infusing Washington with new blood will restore the citizen legislature that our Founding Fathers envisioned. margin-bottom: 1px; [251], DeSantis was widely praised for the state's response to Hurricane Ian the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida in over 85 years. [279][280] The release of DeSantis's memoir, The Courage To Be Free, and subsequent book tour, also increased 2024 speculation. Jeanette Nuez (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Florida.She assumed office on January 8, 2019. How a Paradise Became a Death Trap - The New York Times [90][166][89], In June 2021, DeSantis led an effort to ban the teaching of critical race theory in Florida public schools (though it had not been part of Florida's public school curriculum). [179], The law was expected to go into effect on July 1,[180] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. Term ends 2025 Years in position 4 Predecessor Bill Nelson Prior offices Governor of Florida Successor: Ron DeSantis Compensation Base salary $174,000 Elections and appointments Last elected November 6, 2018 Next election August 20, 2024 Education Bachelor's University of Missouri, Kansas City Law Southern Methodist University Personal Profession Will DeSantis serve full term if re-elected as Florida governor? p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} The governor serves as a state's top executive official and is the only executive office that is elected in all 50 states. [192][193] In response to social media networks removing Trump from their platforms, DeSantis and other Florida Republicans pushed legislation in the Florida legislature to prohibit tech companies from de-platforming political candidates. The GOP wants change anyway", "DeSantis wants voters' signatures to match. Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2), Voted Yea on:Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote)), Voted Yea on:Securing Americas Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760), Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2), Voted Yea on:Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36), Voted Yea on:No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003), Voted Yea on:American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628), Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157), Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895), Voted Yea on:Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157), Voted Yea on:Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895), Voted Yea on:Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155), Voted Nay on:Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625), Voted Yea on:The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892), Voted Yea on:Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892), Voted Yea on:Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Florida voted Republican in four out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. position: relative; [69] He said that the May 17, 2017, order that initiated the probe "didn't identify a crime to be investigated" and was likely to start a fishing expedition. } } var nTimer = setInterval(function() { [154][155] In June 2021, he signed a $101.5 billion budget that included $169 million in tax relief. [178] The law includes exceptions for abortions beyond 15 weeks if they are necessary to avert "serious risk" to the pregnant woman's physical health or if there is a "fatal fetal abnormality", but does not make exceptions for rape, human trafficking, incest, or mental health. $('#candidate-connection-email-104319').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); } .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Florida Gov. .votebox-results-cell--number { padding-left: 8px; A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. A term for a Florida Governor in office is 4 years, after which he or she MUST be re-elected in order to serve a second 4 year term. When the guard was reinstated, the Florida National Guard had the lowest ratio of guard members to state citizens in the country. DeSantis voted in 2013, 2015, and 2017 in support of efforts to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare or the ACA. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { width: 100%; Defend First Amendment speech rights against those in academia, media and politics who seek to silence conservatives CHAKRABARTI: Recall we're focusing right now on Ron DeSantis, his first term as Florida governor and like every other governor. padding-left: 10px; But in April, the Florida Senate fast-tracked and passed SB 7050, which included an amendment that gave DeSantis the "all-clear" to run for president while maintaining his status as governor. width: 100%; position: absolute; [79] DeSantis endorsed the REINS Act, which would have required that regulations significantly affecting the economy be subject to a vote of Congress before taking effect. margin-bottom: -2px !important; }. [255][256][bettersourceneeded] On October 5, after Ian deserted Florida, President Biden arrived in Florida and met with DeSantis and Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. Mr. DeSantis has not said whether he will run for president. [125], In September 2021, DeSantis announced he would run for reelection. The new system implemented the 202223 school year. Florida Gov. } Governor term limits Florida: Qualifications, compare to other states Ron DeSantis Signs Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Into Law", "Opponents Call It the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill. It is part of a national movement led by U.S . line-height: 1.5em; That's something you typically hear in these addresses. DeSantis assumed office as the governor of Florida on January 8, 2019. [248][249] He also threatened during a press conference to build a new state prison near the Disney World complex. } margin-bottom: 0; ", "What's known about Ron DeSantis' time in the Navy at Guantanamo Bay", "What is and isn't known about Ron DeSantis's Navy career? He said of the bill, "No taxpayer dollars should be used to teach our kids to hate our country or hate each other. He said it was "entirely inappropriate" for teachers and school administrators to talk to students about their gender identity. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. [87] In September, his executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools was reinstated by a federal judge following months of legal battles. Florida Gov. DeSantis is sworn in for his second term : NPR margin: 8px auto; }, 100); The Republican-controlled Florida state House and Senate passed a bill last week that will allow Florida Gov. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. margin: auto; }. On April 1, he issued the first stay-at-home order for the state. Ballotpedia wasn't able to locate a 2020 presidential endorsement DeSantis issued. margin-top: 1px; vertical-align: top; 's Combatant-in-Chief? $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); SUMMERS: NPR's Greg Allen has been covering DeSantis since he was first elected Florida governor and joins us now. Ron DeSantis, Florida's hard-charging Republican leader who became a household name during the pandemic, will win a second term leading the Sunshine State, CNN projects, a development. [89][90], DeSantis sponsored the Transportation Empowerment Act, which would have transferred much of the responsibility for transportation projects to the states and sharply reduce the federal gas tax. .votebox-scroll-container { (HR 195), Voted Yea on:Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370), Voted Yea on:Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1), Voted Yea on:Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123), Voted Yea on:Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. [95], DeSantis opted not to receive his congressional pension, and filed a measure that would eliminate pensions for members of Congress. Previously,. [199][200][201], Florida became the 12th state to adopt legislation requiring local governments to aid federal immigration-enforcement efforts. And he said in the past the state may adopt more stringent restrictions on abortions this term. He briefly ran for U.S. Senate in 2016, but withdrew when incumbent senator Marco Rubio sought reelection. .results_row { [284] She had been a television host for the Golf Channel, and then a television journalist and news anchor at WJXT. background: #4c4c4c; [120] On election night, initial results had DeSantis winning, and so Gillum conceded. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Ron DeSantis was inaugurated for a second term as Florida governor on Tuesday, amid his rise as the leading potential alternative to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican. background-color: #dac113; padding-left: 0; "[59], DeSantis was a critic of Obama's immigration policies, including deferred action legislation (DACA and DAPA), accusing Obama of failing to enforce immigration laws. } SUSAN MACMANUS: This was not just about Florida. [247] In April 2022, DeSantis signed a bill eliminating the company's special independent district and replacing its Disney-appointed board of overseers. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { [79], On June 5, 2020, DeSantis moved the state to Phase Two with the exception of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties due to higher infection rates than the rest of the state. Although Florida's first governor held the position for nearly 12 years, few served two terms. The current governor Ron DeSantis took office on January 8th, 2019, and his term will end on January 3rd, 2023. This will help ensure that opportunities for things like college scholarships will be protected for female athletes for years to come", "Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay', "Florida House passes controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Florida Gov. } Mr. DeSantis offered no new specific policies in his speech, vowing only to enact more family-friendly policies and to lead the fight for freedom.. Federal courts | margin-top: 1em; Ron DeSantis calls for restrictive new voting laws", "Gov. Term ends 2027 Years in position 4 Predecessor Rick Scott Prior offices U.S. House Florida District 6 Compensation Base salary $130273 Elections and appointments Last elected November 8, 2022 Next election November 5, 2024 Education Bachelor's Yale University Law Harvard Law School Military Service / branch U.S. Navy Reserve Service / branch margin: 0px 10px; .race_footer { Following his successful reelection as governor, DeSantis announced on May 24, 2023, his bid for President of the United States, and is continuing to serve as governor during his campaign. ALLEN: Yes, he's turned it into kind of a shorthand phrase to refer to any progressive or liberal policies that he opposes. He described critical race theory as "teaching kids to hate their country", mirroring a similar push by conservatives nationally. [157] Florida saw fast economic growth in 2022 and 2023 and a record state budget surplus. [52] DeSantis introduced a bill in 2014 that would have required the Justice Department to report to Congress whenever any federal agency refrained from enforcing laws. His current stance is that "we're not going to mess with Social Security as Republicans". .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} margin-right: 10px; DeSantis spoke for roughly 15 minutes after being sworn in, making no mention of a potential presidential bid but positioning his administration as the bulwark against Democratic leadership at the state and federal level. Duval was the first of six territorial governors. Florida had three Retained Pivot Counties and one Boomerang Pivot County, accounting for 1.66 and 4.00 percent of all Retained and Boomerang Pivot Counties, respsectively. vertical-align: middle; .results_row.winner { color: #888; [150], During his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, DeSantis pledged to lower corporate income taxes to 5 percent or lower. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { position: relative; And Florida saw a big influx of newcomers last year and was the nation's fastest growing state, according to the census. color: white; Click here to read more about his presidential campaign.
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