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Ron DeSantis- Wiki, Bio, Age, Wife, Education, Net Worth 2024

Ron DeSantis- Wiki, Bio, Age, Wife, Education, Net Worth 2023

Ron DeSantis is an American politician who has been serving as Florida’s 46th and current governor since 2019. Ron is a Republican Party member and a potential candidate for the presidential election 2024. 

The given article provides all the information about DeSantis, such as his early life, education, wife, family, and net worth.

So, keep reading to discover more about Florida’s governor, DeSantis.

Ron DeSantis Early Life and Wiki

Ron DeSantis Early Life and Wiki

Name
Ronald Dion DeSantis
Known As
Ron DeSantis
Father’s Name
Ronald Daniel DeSantis
Mother’s Name
Karen (née Rogers) DeSantis
Date of Birth September 14, 1978
Place of Birth
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Hair Color Brown
Skin Color White
Eye Color Brown
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Occupation Politician
Nationality American
Political Party
Republican

Ronald Dion DeSantis was Born on 14 September 1978. From 2013- 2018, he represented Florida’s 6th congressional district as a Republican Party member in the United States House of Representatives.

DeSantis is the son of Karen and Ronald Daniel DeSantis of Italian descent, taken from his great-great-grandmother and great-great-grandfather, originally from Italy. Ron’s mother, Karen, was a Nurse, and his father installed T.V. rating boxes.

Ron also had a younger sister born in May 1985 but died in 2015.

Ron DeSantis Education

DeSantis attended high school at Dunedin High School and graduated in 1997.

After this, he attended Yale University. At Yale University, Ron was the captain of the baseball team. He was the outfielder in the group, and with him, as a senior, the team got its best batting average in 2001.

Gale became a history teacher at Darlington School after graduating from Yale University. In 2005, Ron graduated from Harvard Law School with a Juris Doctor cum Laude degree.

Ron DeSantis Military Service

In 2004, while Ron was still a student, he received his Reserve Naval officer’s commission and assignment to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). 

In 2005, Ron and his education completed Naval Justice School. Later, he served as a prosecutor at JAG Trial Service Office Command South East at Naval Station Mayport, Florida

In 2007, Ron deployed to Iraq as the legal advisor to the SEAL Commander of the Special Operations Task Force- west. 

Returning to the U.S. in April 2008, Ron rejoined Naval Region Southeast. DeSantis was appointed to the U.S. Department of Justice at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida.

His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. 

Ron DeSantis Political Career

As a Republican Party member, Ron announced his candidacy for Florida’s 6th congressional district. DeSantis won the 2012 election of the six candidates in the Republican primary. Ron got 39% votes, and Fred Costello, the state representative, attained 23%. 

The same year, Ron won the general elections in November, defeating Heather Beaven. 

In the House of Representatives, Ron introduced the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014. According to this bill, the U.S. Department of Justice can report to Congress if any federal agency fails to enforce any law.

DeSantis spoke in favor of the bill and said, “President Barack Obama has not only failed to uphold several of our nation’s laws, but he has also vowed to continue to do so to enact his unpopular agenda. …The American people deserve to know exactly which laws the Obama administration is refusing to enforce and why.” 

However, the bill did not come into existence as a law. 

In 2016, although Ron announced his candidacy for the United States Senate, he called off his run for the Senate and ran for reelection to the House. 

Ron announced his candidacy for the Governor of Florida in January 2018. By winning the Republican primary in August, Ron finally won the gubernatorial elections in November, defeating Andrew Gillum. 

Ron DeSantis Age, Height, and Weight

As for 2023, Ron is 45 years old and measures 5’9 inches. He weighs around 70 Kg.

Age
45 years old
Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
Height
5′ 9″ (180 cm)

Ron DeSantis Wife

Ron married American journalist and former TV host Jill Casey Black on 26 September 2009. They both met at the University of North Florida, and The couple is blessed with two daughters and one son.

Casey DeSantis is the First Lady of Florida, born on June 26, 1980, in Zanesville, Ohio.

DeSantis is running for the Presidential election in 2024, and Jill Casey DeSantis is working as an advisor for his husband’s 2024 political campaign. As per the New York Times, Jill advised her husband in Political matters and media strategy.

Madison DeSantis
Daughter
Mason DeSantis
Son
Mamie DeSantis
Daughter

Ron DeSantis Net Worth 2023

As of 2023, DeSantis estimated net worth is $!.2 million, including his governor’s salary. Ron also writes books and has many other investments with his huge house in Florida, where he lives with his family.

If we talk about his net worth growth, after 2021, DeSantis’s net worth grew nearly 20 percent.

FAQ

Who is Ron DeSantis?

DeSantis is the current and 46th governor of Florida since 2019.

How tall is Ron DeSantis?

Ron is 5 ft 9 inches tall.

Is Ron DeSantis  married?

Yes, DeSantis is married to former TV host Jill Casey Black.

How old is Ron deSantis?

As of 2023, Ron was born on 14 September 1978 and is 45. 

What is Ron DeSantis net worth in 2023?

Currently, DeSantis’s estimated net worth is $1.2 million.

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