Leya Desantis Patched

Her personal life took a pivotal turn when she met Ron DeSantis at a driving range while he was serving as a JAG officer at Naval Station Mayport. The couple married at Walt Disney World in 2009.

Casey has been a constant source of support during Ron's rapid political ascent. Her television background proved invaluable as he transitioned from a U.S. Congressman to running for governor. In 2017, after a gunman opened fire at a Republican baseball team practice where Ron was present, Casey experienced the immediate and terrifying risks of political life firsthand, an event that brought their family into even sharper focus. leya desantis