WLRN Public Media | By Carlton Gillespie
Tuesday’s resignation of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick leaves hundreds of thousands of South Floridians in parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties without a representative in Congress.
And the 20th congressional district seat may remain empty for some time — or at least until next year when a new lawmaker is sworn in.
That’s because it’s up to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is unlikely to call a special election to fill Cherfilus-McCormick’s seat. Republicans maintain a slim majority in the House, and DeSantis could ensure that margin by allowing the seat to stay vacant until November’s election winner is sworn in next January.
This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with MIA Media Group. Read more at WLRN.org
