FL-20 candidates make their case, slam Wasserman Schultz at Broward Black Democratic Caucus meeting

Potential candidates in Florida's 20th congressional district at a meeting of the Broward Black Democratic Caucus. From left to right: Maisha Williams, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley, Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, Luther Campbell. Carlton Gillespie/WLRN

WLRN Public Media | By Carlton Gillespie

One thing is certain about Broward’s 20th congressional district: the winner of the Democratic primary in August will likely coast to victory in November because it’s the only solidly Democratic district in Florida’s bluest county.

That’s because Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis redrew the state’s congressional maps ahead of this year’s midterm elections to increase the GOP advantage in Florida’s House delegation to 24 to 4, up from the current split of 20 to 8. The Florida Legislature approved it.

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

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