:For other people named Chris King, see Chris King. Thomas Christopher King (born October 18, 1978) is an American entrepreneur and politician. He officially entered the Florida gubernatorial election in 2018 before becoming Andrew Gillum's running mate. He also founded the Elevation Financial Group and is a board member of Grace Medical Home. Personal life Chris King was born to David and Marilyn King. His father was a lawyer for the Fair Districts movement, which worked to combat partisan gerrymandering in Florida by proving that the Constitution of Florida was violated by the Florida Legislature when it redrew congressional and Florida Senate district lines. He then received his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Law School. He founded Elevation Financial Group, LLC which specializes in real estate investment, property management and property renovation. King's polling average was about 4.5%. Following his election defeat, King congratulated and endorsed Andrew Gillum for governor. On September 6, 2018, Andrew Gillum announced Chris King as his selection for Lieutenant Governor.