Florida: Charlie Crist wins Democratic primary to challenge Ron DeSantis

Former Republican governor who became a Democratic congressman edges out Nikki Fried to face the Donald Trump protege in November

Charlie Crist will challenge Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, in November after trouncing Nikki Fried, the state agriculture commissioner, in Tuesday's Democratic primary.

Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida who switched parties and became a Democratic congressman, fought a campaign touting his experience in office and opposition to the 15-week abortion ban signed by DeSantis.