Candidate for: Florida Governor
Challenger

Charlie Crist

Democrat

Contact Information

3491 Gandy Boulevard Suite 200
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(202) 552-0221

Background & Personal Information

Education
  • JD, Samford University (1981)
  • BA, Government, Florida State University (1978)
Occupation
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 13 (2017-present)
    • Member, Committee on Appropriations
    • Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
    • Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    • Member, Subcommittee on Defense
    • Member, Subcommittee on Environment (Science, Space and Technology)
    • Member, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
    • Member, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
  • Attorney, Morgan & Morgan (2011-present)
  • Governor, State of Florida (2007-2011)
  • Attorney General, State of Florida (2003-2007)
  • Commissioner of Education, State of Florida (2001-2003)
  • Deputy Secretary, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (1999-2000)
  • Senator, Florida State Senate (1993-1999)
  • Member, Federal Judicial Advisory Commission, Office of Senator Connie Mack (1989-1992)
  • Attorney, Wood and Crist (1987-present)
  • General Counsel, Minor League Division, Baseball Commission (1982-1987)
Affiliations
  • Regional Vice-Chair, Southeast, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (2019-present)
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Fellow, American Swiss Association
  • Member, Center Against Spouse Abuse
  • Member, Ethics Committee, Florida Bar Association
  • Member, Florida Conservation Association
  • Member, Florida Domestic Security Oversight Board
  • Former Student Body Vice President, Florida State University
  • Board Member, Foundation for Florida’s Future
  • Member, Hillsborough Bar Association
  • Member, Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, President’s Council, Pinellas County, American Lung Association
  • Member, Rotary Club
  • Member, Saint Petersburg Bar Association
  • Member, Saint Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Saint Petersburg, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, Suncoasters Civic Club
  • Board Member, Suncoast Tiger Bay Club
  • Fundraising Campaign Chair, United Negro College Fund

Endorsements

  • Sun Sentinel
  • AFL-CIO
  • Orlando Sentinel
  • SEIU Florida

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