Mitt Romney is an American politician, businessman, and lawyer. He was born on March 12, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. Romney grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and spent over two years in France as a Mormon missionary. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English and later earned a JD-MBA from Harvard University. His career in business began at Bain & Company, where he eventually became CEO. In 1984, he co-founded Bain Capital, a private equity investment firm.
Romney's political career includes serving as the 70th governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. During his tenure, he implemented a health care reform law that provided near-universal health insurance access in the state. He also played a significant role in the successful turnaround of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Romney was the Republican Party's nominee for president in the 2012 election, where he ran against and was defeated by incumbent President Barack Obama. He served as a United States senator from Utah from 2019-2025. Known for his moderate and sometimes neoconservative views, Romney has been a prominent figure in American politics for decades. He has been involved in various legislative efforts and has taken notable stances on issues such as healthcare, fiscal policy, and foreign affairs.