Klein, Ron, 1957-

Ronald Jason Klein (born July 10, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he notably served as the U.S. Representative from Florida's 22nd congressional district between 2007 and 2011.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Cleveland Heights High School before earning a B.A. degree from Ohio State University and a J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Moving to Boca Raton, Florida, he worked as a lawyer in private practice and professional advocate before defeating ten-year incumbent Steve Press in the Democratic primary to win a seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Klein was elected to the Florida Senate in 1996, and served as minority whip in 1998 and as minority leader from 2002 to 2004.

In 2006, Klein defeated 13-term Republican incumbent Clay Shaw in Florida's 22nd congressional district. On December 18, 2007, the magazine Politico named Ron Klein as its "Rookie of the Year", citing his willingness to cross party lines and his ability to get major legislation passed. On September 29, 2008, Klein voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. During the 111th Congress, he voted for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and both healthcare bills, Affordable Health Care for America Act which was the House bill and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which was the Senate bill. He also voted for the reconciliation bill and Dodd-Frank.

After defeating Republican Allen West in 2008, he lost his bid for a third term in 2010 with West defeating him in a rematch. After leaving Congress, Klein was hired by law firm Holland & Knight.