Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20

U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz has secured the Democratic nomination for Florida's newly drawn Congressional District 20, defeating four rivals in a closely watched South Florida contest, according to AP projections.

Wasserman Schultz's victory came against former U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness, teacher Elijah Manley, and community activist Luther Campbell. This win positions Wasserman Schultz one step closer to returning to Congress, representing a district that has historically been represented by Black lawmakers for the past 34 years.

The race for District 20 was reshaped after Republican-led redistricting eliminated Wasserman Schultz's previous congressional district. Throughout her campaign, she emphasized her extensive experience in Congress, arguing that her seniority and established record would enable her to effectively serve the constituents of the newly configured district. The district comprises predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.

Looking ahead, Wasserman Schultz will compete against Republican nominee Brent Andersen and independent candidate Kedner Maxime in the general election scheduled for November 3. During a pre-primary interview with CBS News Miami, Wasserman Schultz identified affordability as a key priority, citing concerns about the costs of gas, groceries, utilities, housing, and healthcare.

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Making life more affordable. I mean, whether it's gas, groceries, utilities, housing, healthcare.