Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Charlie Crist
03/11/2026
Crist was projected to win the St. Petersburg mayoral runoff against incumbent Ken Welch, who conceded after early returns showed Crist ahead roughly 62% to 38%. The runoff followed an August primary in which Crist finished first with about 35% of the vote, ahead of Welch's 20%.
27/04/2026
Crist filed paperwork to run for mayor of St. Petersburg, the Florida city where he grew up and where his family lives. He described the post as a step up rather than a step down from his earlier offices.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Charles Joseph Crist Jr. |
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| Summary | American politician who served as Florida's Attorney General and 44th Governor, and later as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th district. In 2026 he ran for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Bachelor of Arts, Florida State University, 1978 |
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| Law | Juris Doctor, Cumberland School of Law, 1981 |
| Other | Attended Wake Forest University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
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Career
| Florida State Senate | 1993-1999 |
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| Deputy Secretary, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation | 1999-2001 |
| Florida Commissioner of Education | 2001-2003 |
| Florida Attorney General | 2003-2007 |
| Governor of Florida | 2007-2011 |
| U.S. House of Representatives (Florida's 13th district) | 2017-2022 |
| Congressional resignation date | 31/08/2022 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played football at Wake Forest University before transferring to Florida State University. | |
| 2. Was Florida's first elected Republican Attorney General. | |
| 3. Was Florida's last elected Commissioner of Education. | |
| 4. Was the only former governor serving in the U.S. House during the 117th Congress. |
