The Winner
If you live in Florida's 20th U.S. House District, you will now be represented in Congress by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), who has been declared the winner of the 2026 congressional race, according to the Associated Press. Wasserman Schultz took about 74.4% of the vote (about 182,712 votes) to about 21.7% (about 53,396 votes) for the Republican opponent, a margin of about 53 points, according to unofficial results as of Nov. 11.
The winner rests on the Associated Press call, and the vote figures are preliminary until the state certifies them. Totals may change before then.
The Race
Republican Brent Andersen reached the Nov. 3 ballot by advancing through the Aug. 18 Republican primary. Independent Kedner Maxime also ran and took about 3.9% of the vote (about 9,598 votes). Cook Political Report rated the seat Solid D before Election Day.
Florida's 20th District has about 792,500 residents, according to geographic data for the district. Its median household income is about $64,000, and its median age is about 39. About 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher; the unemployment rate is about 6.7%, and about 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The population is about 49.8% Black, 24.9% Hispanic, 22.6% white, and 2.8% Asian.
The district sits wholly within Broward County, according to WUSF. It includes Margate, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Tamarac and Lauderhill.
What's Next
Wasserman Schultz is set to take office on Jan. 3, 2027, according to the House history office. The Associated Press reported in a 2026 campaign story that she said her Appropriations Committee seat could give her greater influence if Democrats win a House majority.
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