Wasserman Schultz weighs District 20 bid as Cherfilus-McCormick vows to fight for reelection

Published May 12, 2026 5:05pm ET | Updated May 12, 2026 5:07pm ET



South Florida Democrats are bracing for a possible political shake-up as Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) weighs her options following Florida’s newly approved congressional map, including the possibility of a run for District 20, a heavily Democratic seat that could become the center of a fierce intra-party race. 

The uncertainty surrounding Wasserman Schultz’s political future comes as Democrats across South Florida prepare to respond to Florida’s redistricting changes.

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