Bio & Background
Ron DeSantis
R · RepublicanGovernor
Term: Jan 10, 2023 – Jan 9, 2027
Ron DeSantis has served as Governor of Florida since January 2019, having previously represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School and served as a Navy JAG officer before entering politics.
Public Positions
Education
“Parents have the right to determine what is best for their children's education. Florida is leading the nation in educational freedom, and we will not cede that ground to ideologues who want to impose their agenda in our classrooms.”
Source: press release · Mar 22, 2023
Immigration
“Florida will not be a sanctuary state. We have a responsibility to enforce the rule of law and protect Florida communities from the consequences of the federal government's failure to secure the border.”
Source: press release · May 8, 2023
Infrastructure
“Fixing Florida's property insurance market is critical to protecting homeowners and keeping Florida affordable. The reforms we have enacted will stabilize the market and bring rates down over time.”
Source: press release · Mar 24, 2023
Voting Record
Education
Position on recordHB 3: Education Freedom and Parental Rights Act
Expands Florida's existing school voucher program to universal eligibility, allowing families regardless of income to receive state education scholarships to use at private schools. The bill also restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation through grade 8 and establishes new curriculum transparency requirements for public schools.
Mar 27, 2023
Immigration
Position on recordSB 1718: Immigration Enforcement and Employment Verification Act
Requires employers with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm work authorization for new hires beginning July 2023. The bill also requires state-licensed hospitals to collect patient immigration status data, increases penalties for transporting undocumented individuals, and invalidates driver's licenses issued by other states to unauthorized immigrants.
May 10, 2023
Infrastructure
Position on recordHB 1: Property Insurance Reform Act
Implements comprehensive reforms to Florida's property insurance market following years of insurer insolvencies. Key provisions include eliminating one-way attorney fee provisions in property insurance litigation, reducing the assignment of benefits statute of limitations, and establishing a new reinsurance assistance program funded by a $2 billion state appropriation.
Mar 24, 2023
Other
No stated positionSB 264: Restriction of Foreign Principals in Land Acquisition
Prohibits persons from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria from purchasing agricultural land or land within ten miles of a military installation in Florida. The bill also restricts foreign principals from these countries from owning or acquiring interests in Florida real property above certain acreage thresholds.
May 8, 2023
Healthcare
No stated positionSB 300: Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act
Prohibits abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, replacing the prior 15-week restriction enacted in 2022. The bill provides exceptions for rape, incest, human trafficking, and the life or health of the pregnant person, with documentation requirements for each exception. Performing an abortion after six weeks is classified as a third-degree felony.
Apr 13, 2023
Criminal Justice
No stated positionHB 1421: Criminal Justice Standards Revision Act
Expands the list of capital offenses in Florida to include capital sexual battery against victims under age 12, following a 2023 Florida Supreme Court ruling on jury unanimity. The bill also modifies sentencing guidelines for certain repeat violent offenders and establishes mandatory minimum sentences for specific fentanyl trafficking offenses.
May 2, 2023
Campaign Finance
$8,500,000
Top Donor Type
individual
Number of Donors
5
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ken Griffin | $5,000,000 |
| Florida Republican Party | $1,800,000 |
| Florida Association of Realtors PAC | $750,000 |
| Nextera Energy Inc. | $500,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | $450,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.