Voters in Broward County are weighing their options for the 20th Congressional District, a seat that has been vacant since the resignation of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick earlier this year. Cherfilus-McCormick is facing federal criminal charges and a House Ethics Committee investigation, but she is running for the seat again.

Candidates and Their Platforms

Dale Holness, a former Broward County Commissioner and mayor, is also running for the seat. He has focused his campaign on economic issues, including tax reform and education funding. Longtime Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running as well, highlighting her efforts to address affordable housing and blight within the district. Luther ‘Uncle Luke’ Campbell, a former rapper and community activist, is also in the race, criticizing his opponents as career politicians.

Elijah Manley, the youngest candidate at 27, hopes to bring a fresh approach to Washington. The Democratic primary field includes several candidates with different visions for the district, which stretches across central Broward County and includes parts of Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Coral Springs, and Deerfield Beach.

Race and Representation

Race and representation have emerged as topics in the contest, with a Black representative having held the seat for decades. Wasserman Schultz is the only white Democratic candidate in the field. Despite the district leaning heavily Democratic, several Republicans are running in the August 18 primary.

Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.