08/19/2026
Wasserman Schultz, who is white, faced immediate criticism from local black political leaders, statewide party officials, and her primary opponents — all of whom are Black — for entering the race after the district she currently represents, Florida's 25th, was redrawn to favor Republicans. The district has been represented by Black Democrats since 1992.
Wasserman Schultz, who is white, faced immediate criticism from local black political leaders, statewide party officials, and her primary opponents — all of whom are Black — for entering the race after the district she currently represents, Florida's 25th, was redrawn to favor Republicans. The d...