Rick Scott | |
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Rick Scott in 2019 | |
| United States Senator from Florida | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| 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 | December 1, 1952 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 | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1971–1974 |
| Rank | |
| Unit | USS Glover (FF-1098) |
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. He was the 45th Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019.