Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins 12th term in redrawn Florida district
The gist
Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Republican businessman Brent Andersen in Florida's 20th District.
The win follows a redistricting fight that drew Black Democrats' objections.
How it unfolded
- May 4, 2026The Democratic Black Caucus of Broward County urged Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida's 20th district; at a Plantation press conference she confirmed she would run for reelection but was noncommittal on which district.
- May 2026The Republican-led Florida Legislature approved a new South Florida congressional map, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis; a Leon County judge later rejected an effort to block it from use in the 2026 elections.
- Jun 3, 2026Wasserman Schultz faced pushback from Black Democrats after deciding to run in the newly redrawn 20th District, which has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field; she said she wanted to ensure her seniority would not be lost.