Wasserman Schultz, who originally held Florida District 25’s congressional seat, has now shifted her sights to District 20, standing out as the only white candidate in a district that has historically sent Black representatives to Congress.

The seasoned congresswoman faces a crowded field of candidates, including former U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness, substitute teacher and organizer Elijah Manley, and rapper-turned-activist Luther “UncleLuke” Campbell.

Wasserman Schultz, who has represented South Florida in Congress since 2005, was forced to run in the new seat after state Republicans, through congressional redistricting, split her former district.

Before leaving office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law new congressional boundaries during the 2026 legislative year.

This has led to districts being completely redrawn, forcing some incumbents, like Wasserman Schultz, and longtime officeholders into unfamiliar or more competitive contests.

While it is facing litigation in Florida courts, it will be used for this year’s election.

Hailed as Democrat’s Democrat, Wasserman Schultz has had a decorated career, standing as one of the party’s most recognizable figures, acting as a key surrogate for President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign.

Her lengthy tenure in Congress has given the incumbent plenty of financial wiggle room, with fundraising at around $3.3 million this election cycle.

However, Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy in this race has come under fire among her opponents, with Elijah Manley accusing the incumbent candidate of trying to “take away black representation.”

“I think it’s cynical for the congresswoman to carpetbag into a district and try to take away black representation in a split field,” said Manley during an interview with CNN.

Campbell, in an interview with OBOXMA, chimed in on the discussion, saying, “We need people to go to Congress to represent us.”

Wasserman Schultz remained adamant that her experience in Congress will serve the Black and Hispanic communities well.

“I’m not air dropping myself into this district,” she told The Associated Press. “I have represented diverse communities. I know how to tailor my service to them and represent a district more broadly.”

A win for Wasserman Schultz would be a unique one considering District 25’s elected official history, but her notoriety and large campaign wallet may prove too overwhelming for her opponents to overcome.

Polls close at 7 p.m. ET.