Election 2026 Florida

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., greets a man tending to a grill as she visits a National Night Out community event while campaigning for Florida's 20th congressional district, in Plantation, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026..

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In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map. This change has led Wasserman Schultz to run in a heavily Democratic area that has historically elected Black Democrats. The redistricting follows a Supreme Court decision affecting minority voting strength. Wasserman Schultz is a former national party chair who's white. She faces criticism for running in this district but argues her experience makes her a strong advocate. Her main opponent is former congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is Black and is running despite facing legal challenges. The race highlights ongoing debates about representation and minority voting rights.