Democratic U.S. Representatives Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz are facing primary challenges in South Florida on Tuesday following a state-level redistricting process. Moskowitz is seeking reelection in Florida’s new 25th Congressional District, while Wasserman Schultz is running in the newly reshaped 20th Congressional District. Both incumbents face rivals representing progressive platforms in districts that were significantly altered earlier this year.
The contests follow a mid-decade redistricting effort in Florida initiated at the urging of President Trump. The map was designed to increase the Republican presence in the state's congressional delegation from a 20-8 majority to a 24-4 advantage. Decision Desk HQ, which analyzes election data, currently identifies Florida’s 25th District as the state’s primary House toss-up seat.
In the 25th District, Moskowitz is challenged by Oliver Larkin, who is endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). While Larkin is campaigning on a working-class agenda, Florida Democratic strategist Steve Schale noted that the district skews older and includes large concentrations of Hispanic and Jewish voters. On the Republican side, the primary includes Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, former state Representative George Moraitis, and Joe Kaufman.
In the 20th District, Wasserman Schultz faces a field that includes progressive organizer Elijah Manley, who has raised more than $1 million. The primary also features former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned from the seat in April following a congressional investigation into alleged financial misconduct. Cherfilus-McCormick has denied wrongdoing, stating she believes the investigation was politically motivated.
In the 20th District, which is described as solidly Democratic and plurality-Black, the winner of Tuesday’s primary is expected to win the seat in November. Voters there are choosing between an established incumbent, a former lawmaker attempting a comeback after a resignation, and a progressive challenger. The outcome will decide who manages federal constituent services and votes on national legislation for this diverse South Florida population for the next two-year term.
The redistricting process itself has set a precedent for mid-decade map changes driven by executive influence. Beyond the immediate representation of South Florida residents, these races serve as a test for the Democratic Socialists of America's ability to win in battleground districts that have older populations, following their recent successes in urban centers. Results from Tuesday's primary will determine the final matchups for the general election on November 3, 2026.