Marco Rubio is an American politician and attorney who has served as the United States Senator from Florida since 2011. He was born on May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida. Rubio is a member of the Republican Party and has been a prominent figure in national politics for many years. Before his career in politics, Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives and later as the Speaker of the House. He ran for the Republican nomination for President in 2016 but eventually dropped out of the race. Rubio is known for his conservative views on issues such as immigration, foreign policy, and economics. He continues to be an influential voice in the Senate and on the national stage.