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Charlie Crist

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Charlie Crist
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Charlie Crist is an American politician who has served in various roles, including as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District from 2017 to 2022. He previously served as the Republican Governor of Florida from 2007 to 2011. Crist also held positions as Florida's Attorney General, State Education Commissioner, and a State Senator.
Top Priorities
  • Protect civil rights and human rights
  • Address climate change
  • Reform the criminal justice system
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$1,200,000
Top Donor Industries
Gaming
Key Voting Record
Inflation Reduction Act Yea
This bill made historic investments in domestic energy production and manufacturing, lowered prescription drug costs, expanded Affordable Care Act coverage, and aimed to reduce carbon emissions while creating jobs.
H.R. 886 (116th): Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019 Yea
As primary sponsor, Charlie Crist championed this bill which was enacted into law, establishing a program to coordinate and provide resources for veteran treatment courts.
H.R. 6072 (116th): Coast Guard Retirement Parity Act Yea
As primary sponsor, Charlie Crist championed this bill which was enacted into law, addressing retirement parity for the Coast Guard.
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