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U.S. House · FL-20 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District

Florida congresswoman and former state legislator focused on affordable health care, gun safety, college access, clean energy and reproductive rights.

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DistrictFL-20
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Debbie stands.

Official position

Make college more affordable

  • Supports Pell Grant funding and low-rate student loans
  • Backs refinancing and college access for DREAMers

Official position

Prevent gun violence and improve checks

  • Supports universal background checks and an assault-weapons ban
  • Backs restrictions on high-capacity magazines

Official position

Protect affordable health coverage

  • Supports the Affordable Care Act
  • Wants to preserve coverage and safeguards for pre-existing conditions

Official position

Accelerate clean energy investment

  • Supports renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions
  • Opposes expanding offshore oil drilling

Official position

Protect immigrants and improve legal pathways

  • Supports protections for DREAMers and Temporary Protected Status recipients
  • Backs a route to citizenship

Official position

Protect reproductive freedom and equal pay

  • Supports abortion access and equal pay
  • Backs paid family leave and decisions made by patients and doctors

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2010

    Accomplishment

    Passed breast cancer education legislation

    Authored the EARLY Act, enacted through the Affordable Care Act to improve breast cancer education for younger women.

  2. 2007

    Accomplishment

    Enacted swimming pool safety protections

    Authored the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which became federal law.

  3. Since 2005

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Serves in Congress after a career in the Florida Legislature.

  4. 1992–2000

    Experience

    Florida state representative

    Served in the Florida House before joining the state Senate.

  5. 2000–2004

    Experience

    Florida state senator

    Served in the Florida Senate before her election to Congress.

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