Polling Average
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36%
FL-22 Democratic nominee?
$9.4K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age59 years old (Sep 27, 1966)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Florida — B.A., Political Science (1988)
Notable personal detailsDebbie Wasserman Schultz is a U.S. Representative from Florida, first elected to Congress in 2004, and has served in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. She serves on the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and has held House Democratic leadership roles, including Chief Deputy Whip and co-chair roles within the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. She earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in political science from the University of Florida. She is married to Steve Schultz and they have three children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports Democratic approaches that pair deficit reduction with targeted public investments and opposes large spending cuts that would shrink social programs; backs budgets and actions that preserve or expand funding for services while holding Republicans accountable for cuts. Positions emphasize protecting Social Security, veterans’ services, health care and other programs rather than pursuing broad tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act, opposes full repeal of the ACA, and advocates extending/strengthening ACA tax credits and protections to maintain and expand coverage for constituents. Emphasizes preventing premium increases and protecting Medicaid and other programs that provide access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded protections for immigrants and asylum seekers, opposes mass deportations and inhumane detention conditions, and has advocated for restoration/expansion of oversight and relief measures (e.g., work-permit extensions and Temporary Protected Status).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and restoring the federal right to abortion and opposes state laws that severely restrict access. Cosponsors federal legislation to establish statutory protections for abortion care and directs that reproductive health decisions be left to patients and their doctors. Public statements describe Roe v. Wade as a constitutional right that must be defended against restrictive state laws.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action and clean energy investments, has backed restoration of the Everglades and measures to protect NOAA forecasting, and has co-sponsored legislation supporting the Paris Agreement and the Clean Power Plan. Holds high lifetime scores from environmental groups and has sought federal funding for climate and coastal protection projects in Florida.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety measures including universal background checks (including for ammunition), bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and other federal actions to reduce gun violence. Has sponsored and co-sponsored legislation to require ammunition background checks and supported recent federal gun-safety legislation.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is in the news because she is running in Florida’s newly redrawn 20th Congressional District after her old seat was eliminated. Her move has set off a crowded Democratic primary, with several Black challengers and criticism from local Democrats over representation and vote splitting. Her campaign says internal polling shows her leading with more than 50% in the multi-candidate field. The race is unfolding as Florida’s redistricting fight continues to reshape South Florida congressional contests.
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Articles
NNewsmax1 month ago
Wasserman Schultz Campaign Drawing Fire in Redrawn Fla. District
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer1 month ago
How redistricting pitted Wasserman Schultz against Black Democrats in Florida
Neutral
CTChicago Tribune1 month ago
How redistricting pit Wasserman Schultz against FL Democrats
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TNThe New York Times1 month ago
How Redistricting Pit Wasserman Schultz Against Black Democrats in Florida
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Polls
FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Debbie Wasserman Schultz for FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board
Public figure
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommended Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the U.S. House District 20 primary.
Former Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler
Former elected official
Former Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler backed Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Broward Teachers Union
Elected official
Broward Teachers Union President endorsed Debbie Wasserman Schultz in CD 20.
Broward County's top teachers union
Labor organization
Broward County's top teachers union backed Debbie Wasserman Schultz in CD 20.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$3.1M
$2.4M
$1.6M
$786.6K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.1M
$782.4K
$1.9M
$80.0K
Cycle 2024
$2.9M
$1.1M
$2.6M
$109.2K
Cycle 2026
$3.1M
$2.8M
$1.4M
$77.8K
Source: FEC