Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Seek Reelection in Florida 20th District

Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced on Friday that she will seek reelection in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, a move that follows a significant redrawing of the state’s congressional map and has drawn criticism from within her own party. The longtime congresswoman, who currently represents Florida’s 25th District, made the announcement in a video message, pledging to use her seniority and clout in Washington to address affordability and safety for Broward County residents.

Her decision comes after Florida’s Republican-led legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis approved a new congressional map that reshaped districts across the state. The redistricting eliminated Wasserman Schultz’s previous district and created four new districts considered favorable to Republicans. The new map left the veteran lawmaker with limited options, as her home city of Weston was drawn into a Republican-leaning district.

The 20th District, which is considered solidly Democratic, has a history of electing Black representatives and was originally drawn under the Voting Rights Act. It was most recently held by Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who...