The desperate, failed attempt to keep one Florida district Black
Summary
In Florida, redistricting has changed congressional districts, leading to a contested race in the 20th district. Veteran Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is white and does not live in the district, is running against several Black candidates seeking to keep the seat traditionally held by Black representatives.Key Facts
- Florida’s congressional districts were redrawn after a court decision that allowed the state legislature to engage in partisan gerrymandering.
- Governor Ron DeSantis urged the redrawing of district lines, affecting several Democratic seats including Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s.
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz decided to run in Florida’s 20th congressional district, which has a 42% Black population.
- The 20th district seat has been held by Black representatives since 1992.
- Four Black candidates, including former Broward County mayor Dale Holness and former congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sought to unite behind one candidate to keep the seat Black.
- Wasserman Schultz has been in Congress for 21 years and has significant campaign funding compared to her opponents.
- Meetings were held among Black candidates to try to consolidate support, but no agreement was reached.
- The situation raises questions about representation, community experience, and the impact of redistricting on minority political power.
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