Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary In New Florida District 20
Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida's newly redrawn Congressional District 20 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, becoming the party's nominee for the fall general election.[1]
She defeated Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley and Luther Campbell in the five-way race.[1] She will face the Republican nominee and independent candidate Kedner Maxime in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] Wasserman Schultz said her top priorities include making gas, groceries, utilities, housing and health care more affordable for families.[1]
The district has been represented by Black lawmakers for 34 years.[1] It includes predominantly Black communities in Broward County, which shaped the central contest over who would keep representing the area after redistricting.[1]
Campaigns will now pivot to the November contest, where turnout and party unity will determine who represents the Broward County district in Congress.
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- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida's newly redrawn Congressional District 20.
- She defeated Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley and Luther Campbell in the five-way race.
- The district, which includes predominantly Black communities in Broward County, has been represented by Black lawmakers for 34 years.
- Wasserman Schultz will face the Republican nominee and independent candidate Kedner Maxime in the November 3, 2026 general election.
- She said her top priorities include affordability for gas, groceries, utilities, housing and health care.
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