Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz will seek re-election in Florida's 20th Congressional District, a majority-minority seat created after Republicans eliminated her original district. The longtime Democrat's decision comes after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map that reduced Democratic-leaning districts from eight to four.

Wasserman Schultz, who is white, faces criticism from Black Democrats who argue the district deserves Black representation. Several candidates have already entered the race, including Luther Campbell and Elijah Manley. The controversy stems from Republican redistricting efforts that followed a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

The congresswoman emphasized her experience and track record helping diverse communities in her announcement video. However, critics accuse her of carpetbagging into a district where she doesn't reside. Her home city of Weston falls in the new Republican-leaning 22nd District.

Voting rights groups have sued Florida over the new map, claiming it violates state constitutional bans on political gerrymandering. The dispute highlights broader tensions over minority representation as Southern states rush to redraw boundaries mid-decade.