by The Associated Press
Published: Tue, May 12, 2009 - 7:56 am CST
Last Updated: Tue, May 12, 2009 - 1:35 pm CST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Charlie Crist will run for theU.S. Senate instead of seeking a second term, saying he can help Florida more from Washington.
Crist issued a press release Tuesday announcing his 2010
election plans instead of holding an announcement event.
He immediately becomes the front-runner to replace Republican
Sen. Mel Martinez, who is leaving office after one term. He is also
a top prize for Republicans nationally as they try to keep
Democrats from capturing at least 60 Senate seats.
Former state House Speaker Marco Rubio will challenge Crist in
the Republican primary. U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and state Sen. Dan
Gelber are seeking the Democratic nomination.
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(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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