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| + | |name=Rick Scott | ||
| + | |image=Rick Scott.jpg|200px]] | ||
| + | |party=[[Republican]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Ann Scott | ||
| + | |religion=Methodist | ||
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| − | '''Richard L. Scott''', commonly known as '''Rick Scott''', is a businessman and Governor | + | {{Officeholder/governor |
| + | |state=Florida | ||
| + | |terms=January 4,2011-Present | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Charlie Crist]] | ||
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| + | '''Richard L. Scott''', commonly known as '''Rick Scott''', is a businessman and Governor of Florida. From Naples, Florida, he is known for starting Columbia Health Care (which later merged with [[Hospital Corporation of America]]), and [[Conservatives for Patients' Rights]]. Rick Scott is a [[Christian]] just as many establishers of hospitals. He helped found the Naples Community Church in 2006. <ref>[http://www.rickscottforflorida.com/home/meet-rick/ Biography from campaign website]</ref> | ||
==2010 Election== | ==2010 Election== | ||
Revision as of 02:09, January 14, 2011
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| Governor of Florida From: January 4,2011-Present | |||
| Predecessor | Charlie Crist | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Ann Scott | ||
| Religion | Methodist | ||
Richard L. Scott, commonly known as Rick Scott, is a businessman and Governor of Florida. From Naples, Florida, he is known for starting Columbia Health Care (which later merged with Hospital Corporation of America), and Conservatives for Patients' Rights. Rick Scott is a Christian just as many establishers of hospitals. He helped found the Naples Community Church in 2006. [1]
2010 Election
After a vigorous campaign, Rick Scott defeated Bill McCollum 46% to 43% in the primary election.[2] From there, Rick Scott went on to defeat Alex Sink 48.87% to 47.72% in the general election.[3]
References
- ↑ Biography from campaign website
- ↑ Primary Results - Florida. The New York Times (2010-08-24). Retrieved on 2010-11-27.
- ↑ Contest Details - Governor and Lieutenant Governor - General Election. Florida Department of State - Division of Elections (2010-11-02). Retrieved on 2010-11-27.