Ron DeSantis Net Worth

Ron DeSantis is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer with an estimated net worth of $1 million. He is best known for serving as the Governor of Florida since 2019 and previously represented Florida’s 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ron DeSantis Net Worth	$1 Million
Date of Birth	September 14, 1978
Place of Birth	Jacksonville

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Early Life

Ronald Dion DeSantis was born September 14, 1978, in Jacksonville and grew up in Orlando and Dunedin.

He attended:

Yale University — BA in History (magna cum laude); captain of the varsity baseball team
Harvard Law School — Juris Doctor (2005)

Before law school, he taught at the Darlington School in Rome.

Ron DeSantis Salary

As Governor of Florida, DeSantis earns an annual salary of $141,400.

Military Service

While at Harvard, DeSantis joined the United States Navy and later served as a naval officer. His assignments included:

Legal advisor at Guantanamo Bay
Deployment to Iraq with SEAL Team One
Service as a trial defense counsel in Florida

His military honors include the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

U.S. House of Representatives

DeSantis was elected in 2012 to represent Florida’s 6th district, defeating Democratic candidate Heather Beaven. He won reelection in 2014 and 2016.

During his tenure, he co-founded the Freedom Caucus, a conservative congressional bloc, and became a vocal critic of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference.

Governor of Florida

DeSantis was elected governor in 2018, narrowly defeating Democrat Andrew Gillum.

His tenure has included:

Conservative legislative priorities on education, voting laws, and immigration
Opposition to certain federal education initiatives
Controversial policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Passage of the Parental Rights in Education law

His leadership has made him a prominent national political figure.

Personal Life

In 2010, DeSantis married Casey Black, a former television host. The couple has three children and has lived in Ponte Vedra Beach and Palm Coast, Florida.