In the freshly redrawn Florida 23rd Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Lois Frankel and Republican challenger Deborah Adeimy are meeting voters across a stretch that runs from West Palm Beach down the coast into the southern part of Palm Beach County. Both candidates stress deep community ties and a commitment to tackling the economic pressures that families face.
Local roots shape the campaign
Frankel, a former mayor of West Palm Beach and current U.S. Representative, told local reporters that the new district lines will not alter her approach. “I’ll miss Wellington. They took Wellington out, but we have a, it’s a condensed district. So physically it’s an easy district to represent because it’s condensed, and I’m very familiar with the folks here for many years,” she said.
Adeimy, whose family has lived in Palm Beach County for five generations, highlighted that heritage as a guide to understanding the district’s needs. “The areas that were brought forward, you know, because my family, we’ve been here five generations, I’m very familiar with Palm Beach County,” she explained.
Policy priorities differ
Adeimy pointed to overdevelopment and a shortage of affordable housing as pressing issues. “When it comes to affordable housing, which we’ve been talking about for 20 years, it really hasn’t gotten that much better,” she said, urging new leadership to address the long‑standing problem.
Frankel, meanwhile, focused on the rising cost of everyday necessities—groceries, gas, housing, and health care. “People are feeling it, you know, when they go to fill up their gas tank, when they go to the grocery store, when they pay their rent or their mortgage,” she said, positioning herself as a defender of Social Security and Medicare.
Experience versus fresh perspective
When asked why voters should choose her, Frankel emphasized her long‑standing service and dedication to protecting vital programs. “I’m on your side. I’m always on your side. And that’s because I know the people here in this area very, very well,” she asserted.
Adeimy, a finance professional with three decades of experience, argued that the district needs new eyes. “It needs new people, new eyes. With my 30 years of financial and economic background, experience needs to review all of this,” she said, promising a fresh approach to the district’s challenges.
What voters can expect
Both candidates will continue to tour the district, meeting with community groups, churches, and local businesses to discuss how they plan to support families, protect retirement benefits, and address the housing shortage. The race is expected to be closely watched as the new district lines reshape the political landscape in Palm Beach County.
Voters can learn more about each candidate’s platform through town‑hall events, campaign websites, and local media coverage as the November election approaches.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
