Rick Scott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rick Scott
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| United States Senator from Florida |
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| Assumed office January 8, 2019 Serving with Marco Rubio |
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| Preceded by | Bill Nelson |
| 45th Governor of Florida | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 8, 2019 |
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| Lieutenant | Jennifer Carroll (2011–2013) Carlos Lopez-Cantera (2014–2019) |
| Preceded by | Charlie Crist |
| Succeeded by | Ron DeSantis |
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| Born | December 1, 1952 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann (née Holland) Scott; 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri, Kansas City Southern Methodist University |
| Profession | Lawyer; business executive |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1971–1974 |
| Rank |  Petty Officer Third Class |
| Unit | USS Glover (FF-1098) |
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (born December 1, 1952) is an American politician and businessman. He is the junior United States Senator of Florida since January 8, 2019. He was the 45th Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.
In April 2018, Scott announced his plans to run for the United States Senate against current Senator Bill Nelson. In August 2018, Scott won the Republican nomination and soon won the general election.
Images for kids
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Governor Scott speaking at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, FL
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Governor Scott, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, and other state officials
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Governor Scott with the Coast Guard in Miami, FL
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Governor Scott speaking at Veterans Award Ceremony
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Scott speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention
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