The Record.
The Targets. The Ask.

On May 22, 2026, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her candidacy for Florida's 20th Congressional District. The announcement was not surprising — she had been redistricted out of her old seat by a DeSantis-backed gerrymander. What was surprising was where she chose to run.

FL-20 is a majority-Black district in Broward County that has been represented by Black lawmakers since Alcee Hastings first won the seat in 1993. For 33 years, this district has been a cornerstone of Black political representation in Congress. The winner of the Democratic primary is all but assured of winning the general election.

Before Wasserman Schultz announced, the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus explicitly asked white Democratic representatives — naming Wasserman Schultz directly — not to run in the 20th district. The request was public, clear, and grounded in a principle that should be uncontroversial: Black districts deserve Black representation.

Wasserman Schultz ran anyway. And her launch video features 15 community leaders — elected officials, organizational heads, and community figures — endorsing her candidacy on camera.

The 15 Supporters — Who They Are

We identified every person who appears in the launch video. They fall into three categories:

Tier 1 — Elected Officials (6): These are public servants with constituents, public meetings, and social media accounts. They are the highest-value accountability targets because they have the most to lose from being on the wrong side of this issue. They include the mayors of Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Sunrise; city commissioners in Margate and Plantation; and a former mayor of Fort Lauderdale.

Tier 2 — Organizational Leaders (3): The president of the Broward Teachers Union, the president of the Dolphin Democrats (Broward's LGBTQ+ Democratic club), and a Women's March Florida founder. These leaders have platforms, members, and endorsement power.

Tier 3 — Community Figures (6): A retired educator, an Air Force veteran, a former union leader, the daughter of former Broward Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes, an AAPI activist, and an attorney. These individuals were likely used as props without full understanding of the racial dynamics at play.

The Principle

This is not about Debbie Wasserman Schultz's record. It is not about whether she has done good things for Broward County over her career. It is about a simple principle: when a community asks you not to take their seat, you don't take it.

The Broward Black Caucus asked. She ran anyway. And 15 people stood next to her on camera and said it was okay.

We believe those 15 people should be asked — publicly, respectfully, and persistently — to rescind their endorsements. Not because they are bad people. But because the principle matters more than any individual campaign.

The Ask

To the elected officials: Your constituents include Black voters who have been represented by Black lawmakers for 33 years. Rescind your endorsement. Tell DWS you support the Black Caucus's request.

To the organizational leaders: Your members are watching. The Broward Teachers Union represents a majority-Black school district. The Dolphin Democrats claim to stand for marginalized communities. Act accordingly.

To the community figures: If you did not understand the racial dynamics of this race when you agreed to appear, you understand now. Withdraw your endorsement publicly.

We stand with the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus. We stand with 33 years of Black representation in FL-20. We stand with the principle that communities should represent themselves.

By Grace, perfect ways.