Richard Lynn Scott is an American attorney, businessman, politician, and Navy veteran serving as the senior United States senator from Florida, a seat he has held since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2011 to 2019 as the 45th governor of Florida.

100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Born
1952-12-01, Bloomington
Education
University of Missouri–Kansas City, Southern Methodist University, North Kansas City High School, Dedman School of Law
Prior Occupations
politician, entrepreneur, lawyer, businessperson, governor
Positions Held
Governor of Florida, United States senator, senator
Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
Florida
Status
Current member
In office since
2019
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