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'You are lying': Hostility boils over in fiery Democratic primary for 20th congressional district

Cherfilus-McCormick questioned Wasserman Schultz’s connection to the district and accused her of lying about Cherfilus-McCormick’s residency.

'You are lying': Hostility boils over in fiery Democratic primary for 20th congressional district
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Jul 18, 2026
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A heated joint interview exposed divisions among Democrats competing in Florida’s reconfigured 20th Congressional District, with Dale Holness and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy and record. The dispute centers on representation, lived experience and the district’s new boundaries.

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

Democratic House candidate challenging Wasserman Schultz

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Democratic House candidate criticized by primary opponents

Wasserman Schultz's version of this story ↗

Democratic House candidate criticizing Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy

Holness's version of this story ↗
Alcee L. Hastings
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former representative mentioned as historical context

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose demand for Republican-friendly maps is cited as context

Democratic House candidate who did not attend the interview

Democratic House candidate criticizing Wasserman Schultz’s district choice

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

Florida governor whose redistricting plan was adopted

Jared Moskowitz
D · FL-23

Representative running in a reconfigured Florida district

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