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Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic nomination in Florida district with large Haitian population

She lost the nomination after arguing that the race raised concerns about Black and Haitian-American representation.

Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic nomination in Florida district with large Haitian population
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 20th Congressional District after redistricting moved her into the seat. Her victory over former representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick leaves unresolved a campaign debate about Black and Haitian-American representation.

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former representative and primary opponent of Wasserman Schultz

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Democratic nominee for Florida’s 20th Congressional District

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Alcee L. Hastings
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former representative whose death preceded Cherfilus-McCormick’s special-election victory

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts

House candidate and primary opponent

House candidate and primary opponent

Mia B Love
Former U.S. Representative (R-UT)

Former representative cited as the first Haitian American elected to Congress

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor who responded with a congressional map

House candidate and primary opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Marsha Ellison, Broward NAACP president who criticized the redistricting effort

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Florida Democratic Primary

Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 20th Congressional District over Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was seeking a return to Congress. Right-leaning outlets emphasize controversies around Cherfilus-McCormick’s candidacy; RedState presents the contest as evidence of Democratic dysfunction. The unrated coverage instead centers on the campaign debate over Black and Haitian-American representation.

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