Senator & Leader

Bill Nelson's experience includes more than 30 years of public service - in the Florida Legislature and U.S. Congress, on the Florida Cabinet as Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal; and, since 2001, in the U.S. Senate. Over the years, he's fought many powerful interests - from insurance companies to oil companies to the big banks. He has fought to preserve Social Security and Medicare for seniors; to protect the privacy of everyday citizens from hackers, identity thieves and government intrusion; and, to ensure our children and grandchildren get a good education and well-paying jobs.

From time to time, Bill gets asked where he gets the energy and determination to stand up and keep fighting. He says it comes from being an optimist and believing things will get better for all people. It's an optimism that comes from faith, from family and from his belief in individual responsibility. It's why Bill Nelson is optimistic for the future of Florida and our nation.