Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida
Summary
A progressive group is supporting Elijah Manley, a 27-year-old substitute teacher and former homeless youth, in his effort to defeat longtime Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 20th congressional district primary. The race highlights a battle between a young progressive and an established Democratic leader, with debates over district representation and party politics.Key Facts
- Elijah Manley is a 27-year-old substitute teacher who grew up homeless in Fort Lauderdale.
- He is running against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a 59-year-old 11-term congresswoman and former Democrats National Committee chair.
- Wasserman Schultz is running in the 20th district, a majority-minority district where she is the only white candidate and not a resident.
- Florida Republicans redrew congressional maps, dividing Wasserman Schultz’s former district into five parts.
- Some Black leaders criticized Wasserman Schultz for running in a historically Black congressional district.
- Manley supports universal healthcare, a federal jobs guarantee, and higher taxes on the wealthy.
- The Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorsed Manley and sees him as a fresh alternative to the Democratic establishment.
- Polls show Manley gaining support after voters learned more about him, narrowing the gap with Wasserman Schultz.
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