Rep. Charlie Crist is resigning his House seat to focus on running for governor of Florida, a post the Democrat previously held as a Republican.
Crist said in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday that his resignation would be effective at the end of the day.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to represent my childhood home of Pinellas County, Florida,” he said. “During my time in Congress, I have made a point to treat all people with respect, even if we may disagree, while also standing up for my constituents and being their voice in Washington.”
