Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announces re-election campaign for Florida's 20th Congressional District

Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced Friday morning that she is running for re-election in Florida Congressional District 20.

"I've fought for the people of Broward County my whole adult life, and you've always been able to count on me to deliver results for our community," she said in a news release.

In the announcement, Wasserman Schultz said she was pledging to "leverage her strong experience and leadership ties to help deliver the most for families that struggle with high gas, housing, and grocery prices in Broward County."

"So today, I'm announcing my candidacy for re-election in Congressional District 20, because we cannot let Trump destroy Broward County's power," she said in the announcement. "And we know Republicans couldn't care less about lowering your healthcare, gas, or grocery bills."

Her decision to run is not without controversy

Dr. Rudolph Moise, a candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District, has issued a statement in reaction to Wasserman Schultz's decision to run. 

The statement reads in part: "Wasserman Schultz's decision to run in District 20 sends the wrong message to Democrats all over Florida. We are the party of working people and the party of inclusion. This district was not created as a political fallback option. Over the coming days, my team and I will thoroughly evaluate the redistricting maps and every available path forward."

The Florida Legislative Black Caucus also issued a statement, calling Wasserman Schultz's announcement "disheartening." 

"Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz's decision to pursue reelection in this historically Black district, despite explicit requests from the Black community to seek candidacy in a neighboring district, is disheartening. Prior to her announcement, Chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Felicia Robinson, sought a meeting to discuss these pressing concerns. The absence of that dialogue demonstrates a lack of respect and engagement with the very constituents who are most affected by her candidacy," they said.