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In Florida’s 20th District, Dale Holness—Jamaican-born businessman and three-time candidate—fell short again in the Democratic primary, losing to Debbie Wasserman Schultz by nearly 15,000 votes. With redistricting reshaping the map and black representation at risk, Wasserman Schultz’s win marks the first time in over 30 years this majority-black, Caribbean-strong district may not be led by a Black lawmaker. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who previously held the seat, resigned amid ethics probes and faces federal fraud charges, while other Black candidates failed to unite. Wasserman Schultz is poised to return to Congress, sparking national debate on representation and political realignment.

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