By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-debbie-wasserman-schultz-wins-reelection-to-u-s-house-in-floridas-20th-district Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 20th District Politics Nov 3, 2026 8:29 PM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican Brent Andersen. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Wasserman Schultz's switch to a new congressional district paid off as the former Democratic National Committee chair secured a 12th term in office. She is the first Jewish congresswoman elected from Florida and served in the state's House and Senate before winning federal office. Andersen founded a commercial and property insurance company and said…
Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 20th District
In short
The Associated Press called the race for Debbie Wasserman Schultz shortly after polls closed on Tuesday evening. Her victory over Republican challenger Brent Andersen maintains her decades-long tenure in elected politics, which includes past service in the state legislature and national party leadership. Andersen had targeted the seat by pitching his commercial property insurance background as a remedy for rising local rates.
Key points
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz will extend her congressional career following a decisive victor…: Debbie Wasserman Schultz will extend her congressional career following a decisive victory in Florida's 20th District.
- Voters favored the longtime incumbent over a business owner focused on the regional prope…: Voters favored the longtime incumbent over a business owner focused on the regional property insurance crisis.
- The former Democratic National Committee chair maintains her position as a veteran voice…: The former Democratic National Committee chair maintains her position as a veteran voice in Florida's federal delegation.