Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20
Summary
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s new Congressional District 20. She will compete in the November general election against a Republican and an independent candidate.Key Facts
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s District 20.
- She defeated four opponents: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley, and Luther Campbell.
- The new district was created through Republican-led redistricting, eliminating her previous district.
- District 20 includes mostly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
- Wasserman Schultz emphasized making life more affordable as a top priority, including costs for gas, groceries, housing, and health care.
- Her opponents tried but failed to unite behind fewer candidates to avoid splitting the Black vote.
- Cherfilus-McCormick had previously resigned amid a congressional ethics investigation.
- Wasserman Schultz will face Republican and independent candidates in the November election.
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