Charlie Crist is clearing out his campaign accounts, sending donations to 20 statewide groups

With his political future unknown after a resounding loss to Ron DeSantis in the governor’s race last week, Charlie Crist is clearing out his campaign accounts by donating the remainder of his financial contributions to 20 statewide organizations, his campaign announced Monday.

Among the progressive groups receiving funds are Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Ruth’s List Florida, Florida Black Girls, Equal Ground Florida and People Power of Florida, originally created by Orlando Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani. She endorsed Crist in the race for governor, choosing him over Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who lost in the August gubernatorial primary.

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