NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins 20th District election
Representative 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 Republican candidates.
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The election result changes the representation of a district that had been held by Black Democrats since 1992, drawing criticism from local Black political leaders and primary opponents.
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 Republican candidates, prompting Wasserman Schultz to switch districts.
- Local Black political leaders, statewide party officials, and primary opponents criticized the candidacy.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida's 20th District“The congressional district involved in the election”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“Incumbent Congresswoman and winner of the Democratic primary”personBrent Anderson“Republican nominee for the 20th District”personDale Holness“Former Broward Mayor and primary challenger”other30,000“Number of votes for Wasserman Schultz”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former Congresswoman and primary challenger under federal indictment”location20th District“Congressional district in South Florida”other6,100“Number of votes for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick”personElijah Manley“Activist and primary challenger”other15,000“Number of votes for Dale Holness”personLuther Campbell“Primary challenger”personDaniel Henry“Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party”location25th District“Former district represented by Wasserman Schultz”