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Florida redistricting forces Wasserman Schultz into majority-Black district race

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing an unusual challenge in her reelection bid due to Florida's newly drawn congressional map. Republicans in the state redrew district lines, forcing Wasserman Schultz to run in a district that is 42% Black, where she is the only white candidate. This move has drawn criticism from other Black candidates who argue it erases historical Black representation and disenfranchises minority voters, despite Wasserman Schultz's claims that she has represented diverse communities for decades and is not an outsider to the region. AI

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Florida redistricting forces Wasserman Schultz into majority-Black district race

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bill Barrow, The Associated Press ·

    Florida gerrymandering puts Debbie Wasserman Schultz in awkward position of running to represent 42% Black district

    Sporting red-white-and-blue sneakers and a matching bedazzled manicure ahead of Florida’s primaries on Tuesday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz smiles and tells voters she is “running for reelection to Congress.” That’s true — with a caveat. Wasserman Schultz is seeking her 1…