{"id":267674,"date":"2026-05-12T06:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/267674\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T06:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:27:08","slug":"broward-democrats-debate-future-of-floridas-newly-redrawn-congressional-districts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/267674\/","title":{"rendered":"Broward Democrats debate future of Florida’s newly redrawn congressional districts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Broward County<\/a> Democrats gathered Monday night in Sunrise to debate the future of South Florida’s congressional representation as newly redrawn district maps reshape the political landscape<\/a> ahead of the 2026 election cycle. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The meeting drew a large crowd of voters, activists and local Democratic leaders, many of whom focused on preserving Black representation in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“It is a Black district, and it has a lot of history in it,” voter V. Johnson said during the meeting. “We are all bonding together, hoping it will stay this way.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

The redistricting process<\/a> has created uncertainty for several South Florida incumbents and could set up high-profile political matchups in the months ahead. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz,<\/a> whose current district was divided into multiple sections under the new maps, said she is still considering whether to run in District 20. She said she plans to announce a decision before the June 12 filing deadline. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“I am going to go through a very deliberative process, as I have been,” Wasserman Schultz said when asked about her plans. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Former U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick<\/a> also attended the meeting. Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress last month and is currently facing federal charges alleging she stole $5 million in FEMA funds. She has denied the allegations. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Cherfilus-McCormick said she remains committed to protecting representation within the district.<\/p>\n

“We’ll be making sure the Black voice, as well as everybody’s voice, is not diluted,” she said. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The meeting also highlighted growing tensions among potential candidates as Democrats<\/a> weigh who should compete in the region’s most competitive districts. Cherfilus-McCormick referenced a previous interaction with Wasserman Schultz, signaling that political rivalries could intensify if both enter the race for District 20. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Some local Democratic leaders argued experienced lawmakers like Wasserman Schultz may be better positioned to compete in swing districts elsewhere in South Florida.<\/a><\/p>\n

“If we say we are going to challenge in those districts, let’s put the best in there and let’s win all these districts,” Corey Shearer of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus<\/a> said. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Wasserman Schultz ended her interview before responding to questions about potentially running in a predominantly Black district as a white candidate. Meanwhile, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party<\/a> said the party is not taking a position on whether District 20 would be the right strategic move for the longtime congresswoman. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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