Dozens of Former Crist Colleagues Endorse Gov. DeSantis in Florida Race

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis got a boost in his reelection effort against now-Democrat but one-time Republican Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday when 37 of Crist's former colleagues published a letter endorsing DeSantis for a second term.

"The undersigned represent former colleagues and staff of Charlie Crist," the letter said. "The choice this November could not be more clear: we unanimously endorse Gov. Ron DeSantis for reelection."

Among those signing the letter, former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, a Republican who served under Crist when he was governor; former Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson; and former Attorney General Bill McCollum.