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Florida

State government overview

The governor of Florida is Ron DeSantis (Republican), in office since January 2019. In Congress, Florida is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 27 representatives. The Florida Legislature has a 40-seat Senate and a 120-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Florida

Ron DeSantis

Republican · In office since January 2019

Source: National Governors Association

Florida in Congress

22 Republicans, 7 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Florida Legislature

Senate · 40 seats · 39 members listed
26 Republican, 12 Democratic, 1 Independent
House of Representatives · 120 seats · 116 members listed
82 Republican, 34 Democratic
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22,416,077
Population
$74,568
Median income
4.8%
Unemployment
42.6
Median age

Education

High school or higher89.9%
Bachelor's or higher34.1%
Graduate or professional12.9%

Housing

Median home value$359,000
Median rent$1,669
Homeownership rate67.6%
12.6%
Poverty rate
$42,609
Per capita income
59.8%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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