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.

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