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The governor of Florida is the head of government of the U.S. state of Florida and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Florida Legislature, [3] to convene the legislature [4] and grant pardons, except in cases of ...
Since statehood in 1845, there have been 45 people who have served as governor, one of whom served two distinct terms. Four state governors have served two full four-year terms: William D. Bloxham, in two stints; and Reubin Askew, Jeb Bush, and Rick Scott who each served their terms consecutively.
The governor of Florida is the head of state and government of the U.S. state of Florida and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is also the head of the executive branch of the state government and is the chairman of the gubernatorial cabinet.
The Governor’s Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 totals $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion lower than the current year budget, and continues the Governor’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
The more recent governors' portraits appear in the first–floor hallway of the new Capitol, beginning with Claude Kirk (1967–1971). In keeping with the tradition of official governors' portraits, our current governor, Ron DeSantis, will not commission his portrait until the end of his term.
The governor of Florida is the head of government of the U.S. state of Florida and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a dut...
Introduction: This finding aid provides a timeline of the Florida governors from the territorial governors to the present. The guide includes links to relevant gubernatorial and executive collections in the State Archives of Florida, the State Library of Florida, and other repositories.
For questions or comments regarding the Governor. You may also email the Governor. To find the website to contact a state agency, use this directory. An online telephone and email directory for State Government agencies and employees in Florida.
Charlie Crist defeated Nikki Fried, Cadance Daniel, and Robert Willis in the Democratic primary for Governor of Florida on August 23, 2022. There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
Ronald Dion DeSantis (/ dɪˈsæntɪs, diː -/; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 46th governor of Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the U.S. Representative from Florida's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018.