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Candidate Profile: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Original title: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Florida's 20th Congressional District will decide whether to re-elect a former representative who resigned from office in 2026 following a and a investigation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Voters in Florida's 20th Congressional District

These residents will vote in the August 18, 2026, primary to determine the Democratic nominee for their district.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democratic candidate running for Florida's 20th Congressional District in the August 18, 2026, primary. She previously served as the U.S. Representative for the same district from 2022 until her resignation on April 21, 2026.

Key Facts

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 20th District.
The Democratic primary for this seat is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
Cherfilus-McCormick served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th District from January 18, 2022, to April 21, 2026.
The candidate resigned from her U.S. House seat on April 21, 2026.
A federal indictment was issued against the candidate in 2025.
The candidate was subject to a House Ethics Committee investigation between 2023 and 2026.
Cherfilus-McCormick holds a B.S. from Howard University (2001) and a J.D. from St. Thomas University (2010).
Her professional background includes serving as CEO and vice president of operations for Trinity Health Care Services, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick currently in office?

No, she resigned from her position as U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th District on April 21, 2026.

When is the next election for this seat?

The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 20th Congressional District will decide whether to re-elect a former representative who resigned from office in 2026 following a and a investigation.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Resignation and Re-candidacy

The candidate is seeking to return to the same seat she resigned from just months prior following a federal indictment.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Connected Entities

locationFlorida's 20th Congressional District“The electoral district for which the candidate is running.”Map →

organizationDemocratic Party“Political party affiliation of the candidate.”Map →

organizationHouse Ethics Committee“Conducted an investigation into the candidate during her time in office.”Map →

personAlcee Hastings“Predecessor to Cherfilus-McCormick in the U.S. House.”Map →

personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th District and current candidate for”Map →

Sources

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