Wasserman Schultz makes bid for new district after Cherfilus-McCormick resignation
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has announced her candidacy for a congressional district previously held by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who recently resigned. Wasserman Schultz aims to leverage her seniority to improve conditions in Broward County while facing criticism from both parties. Cherfilus-McCormick has also declared her intention to run for reelection despite ongoing allegations against her.
- ▪Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for the 20th Congressional District in Florida after Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation.
- ▪Wasserman Schultz has pledged to make Broward a safer and more affordable place to live.
- ▪Cherfilus-McCormick has announced her reelection bid and dismissed the idea of supporting another candidate.
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) announced Friday that she will run in a neighboring congressional district previously represented by former Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Wasserman Schultz, who represents Florida’s 25th Congressional District, previously served as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee and is the ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee. In her campaign announcement Friday, she pledged to use her “seniority in Washington to make Broward a safer, less expensive place to live, raise a family, and retire,” while arguing that “we cannot let Trump and DeSantis take away Broward County’s power.” Recommended Stories Wasserman Schultz makes bid for new district after Cherfilus-McCormick resignation Medically absent Rep.
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