Wasserman Schultz clinches Florida House primary win despite pushback from Black Democrats
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz won a Democratic primary election for a Florida House seat. Some Democrats argued that because the district has a plurality Black population, a Black Democrat should represent it instead. Wasserman Schultz won despite this pushback.
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2 sourcesTwo Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins in Tuesday’s House primaries
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 20th Congressional District
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
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11 sourcesWasserman Schultz, GOP Brent Andersen win primary in redrawn District 20
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary for Florida's new 20th district, AP projects
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins In Florida Primary For Heavily Black District
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5 sourcesRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins Florida House primary over indicted Dem Sheila Cherfilis-McCormick
Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeats challengers for Florida's District 20
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts