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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Draws Fire From Democrats Over Florida District Switch.

Wasserman Schultz's bid for a different Florida district has drawn criticism from Democrats concerned about Black representation.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Draws Fire From Democrats Over Florida District Switch.
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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A column reports that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is seeking a Florida district with a large Black electorate after redistricting made her current district more Republican-leaning. Democrats criticize the move as harmful to Black representation, while the column argues she should be judged on her record and qualifications.

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Representative and candidate seeking the Florida 20th Congressional District seat

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

Former representative and candidate seeking to regain the Florida seat

Jim Clyburn
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Representative from South Carolina, cited as a comparison for Wasserman Schultz's rating

Rival candidate for the Florida 20th Congressional District seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president who endorsed Wasserman Schultz in a past reelection campaign

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chooses to Run in Florida’s 20th District

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running in Florida’s 20th District, and her bid has drawn criticism over Black representation. Center outlets largely report the representation concerns and political maneuvering while including participants’ views. Right-leaning outlets often cast the objections as Democratic identity-politics hypocrisy, while other articles report the criticism and electoral contest.

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