Charlie Crist has won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Nov. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.
Charlie Crist speaks to a crowd in St. Petersburg, Fla. after winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Crist, a member of congress, will face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.Charlie Crist speaks to a crowd in St. Petersburg, Fla. after winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Crist, a member of congress, will face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
The primary for governor has highlighted a split within the Democratic Party in the state. Crist's challenger, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, hammered him over his record as governor and for switching his stance on issues like abortion and criminal justice.As Crist claimed victory Tuesday night, he thanked Fried for a spirited campaign, but it was clear his sights were firmly set on DeSantis:"The stakes could not be any higher for this election.
"On day one of my administration, I will sign an executive order protecting a women's right to choose."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
House Democrats Fight for Redistricted Seats in New York PrimariesVoters in Florida and New York go to the polls Tuesday to decide primary races as well as a special House election in the Empire State that will test Democrats’ efforts to use abortion access to motivate their base
Read more »
Florida Democrats Pick Ex-Republican Charlie Crist To Take on Ron DeSantisFlorida congressman and ex-governor Charlie Crist decisively defeated the state’s agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried for the chance to take on Governor Ron DeSantis in November
Read more »
Florida Democrats pick Crist to face off against Gov. DeSantisFlorida Democrats are choosing between Charlie Crist, a 66-year-old Democratic congressman who served as the state’s Republican governor more than a decade ago, and 44-year-old Agriculture Co…
Read more »