Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a Democratic politician from Florida who has had a long career in American politics. She was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004 and took office in January 2005. Before serving in Congress, she was a member of both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate.

Throughout her career, Wasserman Schultz has supported progressive policies and has advocated for issues such as civil rights, access to healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security. She has also worked on legislation involving children’s safety, gun violence prevention, and women’s rights.

One of her notable areas of work has been legislation focused on pool and spa safety, as well as initiatives involving child protection. She has also supported efforts related to breast cancer awareness and early detection and legislation protecting survivors of sexual assault.

In 2026, Wasserman Schultz’s political career entered an important new chapter following Florida’s congressional redistricting. She ran for the newly redrawn 20th Congressional District, a majority-Black district, which generated considerable debate about political representation and who should represent the district.

On August 18, 2026, Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 20th Congressional District. Her long experience in Washington is one of her major political strengths, while her candidacy has also sparked discussion about representation, political experience, and diversity within the Democratic Party.