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Wes Schultz news
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The gist
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz won Florida's 20th District Democratic primary.
Background
Republicans redrew Florida's congressional map, eliminating Wasserman Schultz's old district and pushing her to run in the 20th District, which has long been represented by Black Democrats. Her candidacy as the only white candidate in the district has raised questions about representation and the Voting Rights Act.
How it unfolded
- Aug 4, 2026Wasserman Schultz campaigns at a National Night Out event in Plantation, Fla., greeting constituents.
- Aug 17, 2026AP and Washington Post report on the debate over representation in diverse districts sparked by her candidacy.
- Aug 18, 2026NBC News projects Wasserman Schultz wins the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th District.
- Aug 19, 2026CBS News confirms she defeated four opponents, including former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Wasserman Schultz says the new district is drawn so the plurality population can elect the person of their choice, and voters can consider all qualities that matter to them.
- Caution
- Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick says Wasserman Schultz's entry is 'a complete erasure of our history, our fight for Black access.'