DeSantis was first elected to Congress in 2012 and was reelected in 2014 and 2016. During his tenure, he became a founding member of the Freedom Caucus and was an ally of President Donald Trump. He briefly ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 but withdrew when incumbent senator Marco Rubio sought reelection.

This page features committee assignments, key votes, and campaign donor information for Ron DeSantis during his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. DeSantis represented Florida's 6th Congressional District from 2012 to 2018.

Ron DeSantis, the Representative from Florida - in Congress from 2017 through 2018

The political positions of Ron DeSantis have been recorded from his 2012 election to the United States House of Representatives and his tenure as representative, the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, and during his tenure as governor of Florida.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ron DeSantis is a Republican politician who serves as governor of Florida (2019– ) and is a leading figure in the conservative movement. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2013–18). DeSantis staged an unsuccessful bid for U.S. president in 2024.

Jan 30, 2024 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that "Squad" member Ilhan Omar should be kicked out of both Congress and the US after video emerged of the far-left Democrat giving a speech in which...

Mar 15, 2023 · Former colleagues in Congress say Ron DeSantis was a "loner" on Capitol Hill. But as Florida governor, they love what he's done and hope he runs in 2024 for president.

A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis was initially elected to the House in 2012 to represent Florida's 6th congressional district. He retained his seat for three terms before not seeking a fourth to pursue the governorship.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Republican-led Florida Legislature delivered a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday, rejecting his special session and overriding one of his budget vetoes. Special sessions “should ...

Ron DeSantis, the Representative from Florida - in Congress from 2017 through 2018