U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who aspires to be Florida’s next governor, has been on every side of the abortion issue during his long political career.

Crist Taps Union Leader As Running Mate In Florida Governors Race

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Saturday will make what his campaign described as a “major” announcement, with a South Florida television station reporting he will name the leader of the Miami-Dade County teachers union as his running mate.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Saturday will make what his campaign described as a “major” announcement, with a South Florida television station reporting he will name the leader of the Miami-Dade County teachers union as his running mate.

CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede, citing unnamed sources, reported that Crist will announce Karla Hernandez-Mats as his pick for lieutenant governor.

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She has served as president of the United Teachers of Dade since 2016 and is a former classroom teacher. Crist won Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and will face Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.

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