Crist, Charlie, 1956-

Charles Joseph Crist Jr. (born July 24, 1956) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as the U.S. Representative from Florida's 13th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Republican Party until 2010 and an Independent from 2010 to 2012, Crist previously served as the 44th governor of Florida from 2007 to 2011.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he moved with his family to St. Petersburg, Florida as a child, graduating from St. Petersburg High School before attending Wake Forest University, earning a B.A. from Florida State University, and a J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law. After graduation, Crist was hired as general counsel to Minor League Baseball. After losing a 1986 bid for the Florida Senate, Crist joined his brother-in-law in private practice. He soon returned to politics, serving as an aide to Senator Connie Mack, III.

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