Democrat Charlie Crist Says He’s Running for Florida Governor

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Representative Charlie Crist said Tuesday he is running for governor of Florida again, as one of the key races of 2022 gets underway in earnest.

Crist, a Florida Democrat, previously held the office from 2007 to 2011 -- but as a Republican. He launched his campaign with a video criticizing GOP incumbent Ron DeSantis, who is a rising star in his party and is in the top tiers of some polls for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.