Rick Scott
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (born December 1, 1952) is an American politician and businessman. He is a member of the Republican Party. He has been the senior United States Senator of Florida since January 8, 2019.[3] He was the 45th Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019.[4]
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.jpg) Rick Scott in 2019 | |
| United States Senator from Florida | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 Serving with Ashley Moody | |
| Preceded by | Bill Nelson |
| 45th Governor of Florida | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Lieutenant |
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| Preceded by | Charlie Crist |
| Succeeded by | Ron DeSantis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1952
(aged 73) Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann (née Holland) Scott; two daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri–Kansas City Southern Methodist University |
| Profession | Lawyer; business executive |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1971–1974[1] |
| Rank |  Petty Officer Third Class[2] |
| Unit | USS Glover (FF-1098) |
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Rick Scott, 45th Governor of Florida
Governor Scott speaking at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida
Scott, Florida attorney general Pam Bondi, and other state officials
Scott with the Coast Guard in Miami
Scott speaking at Veterans Award Ceremony
Scott, President Donald Trump, and Senator Marco Rubio aboard Air Force One in 2019.
Scott and Sheriff Chad Chronister surveying damage in Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton
Scott with Miami-Dade County sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, 2025
Scott with President Santiago Peña
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References
- ↑ "Summary of Information on Rick Scott". Thepoliticalguide.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ↑ "Oh, if only Florida had a governor who liked business people". Blogs.orlandosentinel.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ↑ "Republican Rick Scott wins Florida Senate race, defeating incumbent Bill Nelson". Vox. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
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