BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Democratic U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida’s 25th Congressional district has removed the Endorsements page of her campaign site after facing scrutiny for lying about the groups that endorsed her.
Among groups that Wasserman Schultz claimed had endorsed her was the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus. Wasserman Schultz is the only white candidate running in the plurality Black district following state Republicans’ Congressional redistricting, a decision for which she has faced backlash from Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried. The caucus issued a statement on Saturday:
“Contrary to information currently appearing on Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s campaign website, the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus has not endorsed Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz for any office … We assert that this type of behavior is unbecoming of someone who is seeking the trust of the people. Debbie Wasserman Schultz needs to explain herself to the voters of District 20, immediately correct this egregious political ploy, and publicly apologize to the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus.”
Wasserman Schultz’s website also listed the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization, as endorsing her. The endorsements page of the Sierra Club Florida does not list her or any other candidates for U.S. Congress.
On Friday, primary challenger Elijah Manley called the lies “outright nasty behavior” from Wasserman Schultz’s campaign. FL-20 voted for Kamala Harris for President by 39% in 2024, meaning the winner of the Democratic primary will be in a strong position to win the general election. If elected, 27-year-old progressive Manley would become Florida’s first openly gay Congressmember.
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Early voting for the Florida primaries will take place from August 8 to August 15. Election day is August 18. You must be registered with a political party by July 20 to vote in the primary election.
FL-20 was represented by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from 2022 to 2026 until she resigned after allegedly stealing federal disaster funds and using them for her campaign. Constituents of FL-20 have gone unrepresented since April 21.
Cherfilus-McCormick will still appear on the ballot for reelection, though polling shows her at a distant 3%, within the margin of error.
