NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Chris Andersen win primary nominations for Florida's 20th Congressional District
Debbie Wasserman Schultz secured the Democratic nomination and Chris Andersen secured the Republican nomination for Florida's 20th Congressional District. Both candidates will now advance to the general election in November.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
Residents of Florida's 20th Congressional District will choose between these two candidates in the November general election to determine who represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic nomination for the 20th Congressional District.
- Chris Andersen won the Republican nomination for the 20th Congressional District.
- The general election for this seat is scheduled for November.
- Five candidates competed in the Democratic primary.
- The district boundaries for the 20th Congressional District were recently redrawn.
Who's Mentioned
locationCongressional District 20“The newly redrawn district in Florida”personLuther Campbell“Democratic candidate, rap music executive and free speech activist”personDale Holness“Democratic candidate, former Broward mayor and commissioner”personDr. Rod Joseph“Republican candidate, U.S. Army combat veteran”personCarla Spalding“Republican candidate, U.S. Navy veteran and nurse”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Democratic candidate, former U.S. Representative”personBrent Andersen“Republican candidate, Pompano Beach businessman”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“Democratic candidate, U.S. Representative”locationFlorida's 20th Congressional District“The electoral district where the primary election took place”personChris Andersen“Republican nominee for Florida's 20th Congressional District”personElijah Manley“Democratic candidate, community organizer”personLateresa “La” Jones“Republican candidate, founder of Grandmas for the Generations”