Ron DeSantis 2018 gubernatorial campaign

The 2018 gubernatorial campaign of Ron DeSantis was a successful gubernatorial campaign officially announced and launched in January 2018 by U.S. congressman Ron DeSantis, from Florida from 2013 to 2018.[1] He announced his candidacy in Tampa, Florida.[2]

Ron DeSantis for Governor
2018
Campaign2018 Florida gubernatorial election
CandidateRon DeSantis
Jeanette Nuñez
AffiliationRepublican Party
StatusOfficial nominee: August 2018

Won election: November 6, 2018

Inaugurated: January 8, 2019
AnnouncedJanuary 2018
LaunchedJanuary 2018
HeadquartersTampa, Florida, U.S.
Website
www.rondesantis.com

Background

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DeSantis previously served as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district for the 114th United States Congress and served for five years from 2013 until 2018.[3]

In January 2018, He officially announced his candidacy for governor to succeed term limited governor Rick Scott and chosen Florida congresswoman Jeanette Nuñez as his running mate for lieutenant governor.[4]

In August 2018, DeSantis won the republican nomination and primary.[5]

Election results

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In November 2018, DeSantis defeated his rival, Tallahassee mayor and Democratic candidate Andrew Guillim in the gubernatorial race and was later confirmed the winner. The race was widely considered most likely an political upset.[6]

Inauguration

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DeSantis was officially sworn in as the 46th governor of Florida on January 8, 2019.[7][8]

References

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  1. "Trump's tweeted choice for Florida governor enters the race". AP NEWS. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. "Trump's tweeted choice for Florida governor enters the race". AP NEWS. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  3. "Amid heated governor's race, Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. Kennedy, John. "Gillum, DeSantis select running mates". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. Mazzei, Patricia; Martin, Jonathan (2018-08-29). "A Black Progressive and a Trump Acolyte Win Florida Governor Primaries". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  6. "Florida governor election results: Andrew Gillum versus Ron DeSantis". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  7. Kennedy, John. "Ron DeSantis sworn in as Florida's 46th governor". The Ledger. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  8. "Ron DeSantis sworn in as Florida's 46th governor | PHOTOS". www.tallahassee.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.