Former Florida governor Charlie Crist said late Friday night that he is now a Democrat.

The Republican governor-turned independent Senate candidate’s move was widely anticipated, especially in advance of a potential 2014 run for his old office. Crist endorsed President Obama for reelection this year and has aligned with Democrats over the last two years.

Charlie was born in Pensylvania but his Grandfather was from Gastria in Cyprus.

Crist tweeted the news, complete with a picture of him holding his party registration form at the White House Christmas Party.