NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 19, 2026Hillsborough
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins 20th District election
Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the election for Florida's 20th Congressional District following her decision to run in the district after her previous district, the 25th, was redrawn to favor Republicans. The outcome follows public criticism from local Black political leaders and primary opponents regarding the representation of the district, which had been held by Black Democrats since 1992.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The election result changes the representative for the 20th District and marks a shift in the demographic representation of a seat held by Black Democrats for three decades.
Key Facts
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the election for Florida's 20th Congressional District.
- The 20th District had been represented by Black Democrats since 1992.
- Wasserman Schultz previously represented Florida's 25th District.
- The 25th District was redrawn to favor Republicans, prompting Wasserman Schultz to enter the 20th District race.
- Local Black political leaders, statewide party officials, and primary opponents criticized Wasserman Schultz's entry into the race.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida's 20th District“Congressional district in Broward County”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“Incumbent Congresswoman and primary winner”personBrent Anderson“Republican nominee for the 20th District”personDale Holness“Former Broward Mayor and primary candidate”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former Congresswoman and primary candidate”personElijah Manley“Activist and primary candidate”personLuther Campbell“Primary candidate”personDaniel Henry“Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party”locationFlorida's 25th District“The district previously represented by Wasserman Schultz”